Tag Archives: amplifiers

McIntosh Labs turns 60, reissues classic amp

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Joel Johnson

Steve Guttenberg reminds us that McIntosh Laboratories, makers of high-end audiophilic tube amplifiers and possessors of one of the finest logotypes around, turn 60 this year. They’ve reissued the MC75 monoblock tube amp for $15,000 to celebrate.

Metasonix “Fucking Fucker” G-1000 Tube Amp

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Joel Johnson

My musical ability is such that I make even the finest sonic gear sound like a fox caught in a solids compactor at the local treatment plant, but if I could make sweet musics, gear from Metasonix would be my … Continue reading →

Vox Amplug Headphone Guitar Amps

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Joel Johnson

Vox is releasing a range of modestly-sized guitar headphone amps, each of which are designed to simulate one of three classic amps: the AC30; the Marshall; and the Mesa Boogie (probably). The “cabinet” designs, however, are all based on the … Continue reading →

Avon Sunfire Tube Amp: Looks Important

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Joel Johnson

We’ve been meeting here for a while now and I really like you, so I think it’s probably important for me to tell you something that you’re not going to be happy to hear: tube amps are a joke. Sure, … Continue reading →