Without power, the world would be plunged into darkness. But power can’t always be used effectively in its pure and original form. More often than not, it needs to be amplified for its effective utilization. It’s actually just an electronic device capable of augmenting the power signal. It functions by drawing power from a power […]
Tube amplifiers, or tube amps as they’re commonly called, are tiny electronic or electromagnetic components that are used to boost electric current in devices to improve their performance. It’s what makes your hearing aid pick up sounds through a microphone from all around you. What you get then is a signal with enhanced strength that […]
Considering the usefulness of tube amps, especially to musical instruments like the guitar, you’ll find many musically inclined people constantly experimenting with creating their own special tube guitar amps for best effects. Knowing, as they do, the intricacies of musical notes and sounds, and understanding the impact of it, they are actually quite adept at […]
Modern technology has made us so used to things like a good headphone that we hardly ever think about what goes into making it as efficient as it is. Even if we’re having problems with our headphones we hardly ever think about getting to their root. Instead, we choose to take a shortcut by going […]
All guitars need amplifiers to strengthen the input signal and deliver an output signal that’s better in sound quality and volume. So whether you’ve an electric guitar or a bass or acoustic type, an amp is one thing you can’t do without. However, there’s a difference in the type of amp required for different types […]
It’s an old debate among musicians and sound aficionados—is digital, solid-state audio gear better than analog, tube-based audio gear? This is additionally important to electric guitar players who want to experiment with the types of sounds they can make. It’s generally conceded that solid-state components are cheaper, smaller and more lightweight, produce less heat, and […]
Looking to make your own guitar amp? You’re not alone. There is any number of musicians and even the musically inclined hobbyists who prefer to create their own guitar amps. From the tone to the sonic quality, from the distortion levels to the overload factor, these people understand virtually every nuance of a guitar, and […]
If you’re into audio, there’s no doubt you’ve probably been involved with, or at least overheard, a debate about tube amplifiers. What Is A Tube Amp? Tube amps, or valve amps, are a type of electronic amplifier. As the name hints, they use vacuum tubes to increase the amplitude, or the power of the input […]
Are tube amps – the ones which have vacuum inside – really better than other amps which have a solid inside? That’s a question commonly debated among those who need to use devices requiring amplification, especially musical instruments. Interestingly, tube amps had quite disappeared from the scene following innovations in the solid state amplifier, but […]
Looking for an affordable tube amplifier, but not sure what brand to trust? I’ve checked out the various brands and done the work for you. Here’s the narrowed-down list of 5 tube amplifiers that you’ll for sure get the quality you’re looking for, at a better cost than you may expect. The research has been […]
