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clepX
Published on 12/05/09 at 02:21
Value For Money :
Excellent
5w lamp combo with 2 channels (clean and overdrive) HP 10 "
1 input jack instrument 6.35
clean settings: volume
OD settings: volume gain +
common 2 channel EQ: treble, middle, low and ISF
Switch ON / OFF
Switch StandBy
effects loop
footswitch to switch from clean to OD
output for additional speaker
headphone jack with 6.35 emulation 2x12 or 4x12 cabinet
The amp is very well made, simple and very beautiful I think it looks solid and inspires confidence at first glance. The first time I was still surprised by its small size but it has the advantage of not being too heavy. The handle is leather so fine and the detail of the small scratch for storing the cable In the back is seen.
UTILIZATION
Using ultra simple, all essential settings are there on top.
Therefore, the manual, you do not watch more than that and anyway it's pretty amber. I find it lacks some examples of settings and perhaps some explanation of the ISF (how to use it effectively).
At first it looks a bit its settings, the simplest being to score, but there is a very interesting site that lets you save its settings and share (http://ht5.kizix.org/).
SOUNDS
First, like any tube amp, you should wait a little before playing, as long as it heats. Personally I expect a good ten minutes it starts to be pretty, and then it's getting better by playing. We have done a bit early when it's our first tube amp.
The sound is astonishing for an amp of this quality! We expect to have a sound a bit "musty" the views of the size of the craft but not at all, it grows even stronger for 5W! The advantage is that the sound is good even at low volume and can easily play quietly without disturbing the neighbors (or the opposite if you prefer <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="" /> ). But it's still a tube amp is when you push the volume the sound is good! I think this amp conect to a large external speaker should be a feast for the ears.
It can play almost anything with this amp! The ISF enables greater versatility in sounds from typed "British" to sound more "U.S.." It feels better the influence of the ISF, moreover, when we lower the midrange (about 9am).
It can get very good clean sounds but those that I find this amp loves the crunch and overdrive (after all they are alumni from Marshall who designed it). Large distos are full of harmonics but it is not my hobby.
I play it with various types of guitars (pickups single, double, accajou body, alder, maple) and it all goes, I even rediscovered the sound of my guitars with this amp!
I have not tested or the effects loop or headphone output with speaker emulation.
Ah yes, it may lack a reverb, but hey, as the sound is good, we do pay more attention too after a while.
OVERALL OPINION
It has been 3 months it is mine, and even playing almost every day over, I can not get enough, there's always a new sound to find.
I highly recommend it to those who seek versatility, sound lights and the small price!
In terms of place compared to the competition, it's true that I have tried him, but I had a tight budget and is the only one to be as well equipped at this price (bought 310 EUR woodbrass fresh, otherwise it is around 400/450 in store).
So it is beautiful, cheap and it has the sound or rather the sounds ... Why miss out? I do it again without hesitation that choice and I think I'll keep it a good time!
1 input jack instrument 6.35
clean settings: volume
OD settings: volume gain +
common 2 channel EQ: treble, middle, low and ISF
Switch ON / OFF
Switch StandBy
effects loop
footswitch to switch from clean to OD
output for additional speaker
headphone jack with 6.35 emulation 2x12 or 4x12 cabinet
The amp is very well made, simple and very beautiful I think it looks solid and inspires confidence at first glance. The first time I was still surprised by its small size but it has the advantage of not being too heavy. The handle is leather so fine and the detail of the small scratch for storing the cable In the back is seen.
UTILIZATION
Using ultra simple, all essential settings are there on top.
Therefore, the manual, you do not watch more than that and anyway it's pretty amber. I find it lacks some examples of settings and perhaps some explanation of the ISF (how to use it effectively).
At first it looks a bit its settings, the simplest being to score, but there is a very interesting site that lets you save its settings and share (http://ht5.kizix.org/).
SOUNDS
First, like any tube amp, you should wait a little before playing, as long as it heats. Personally I expect a good ten minutes it starts to be pretty, and then it's getting better by playing. We have done a bit early when it's our first tube amp.
The sound is astonishing for an amp of this quality! We expect to have a sound a bit "musty" the views of the size of the craft but not at all, it grows even stronger for 5W! The advantage is that the sound is good even at low volume and can easily play quietly without disturbing the neighbors (or the opposite if you prefer <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="" /> ). But it's still a tube amp is when you push the volume the sound is good! I think this amp conect to a large external speaker should be a feast for the ears.
It can play almost anything with this amp! The ISF enables greater versatility in sounds from typed "British" to sound more "U.S.." It feels better the influence of the ISF, moreover, when we lower the midrange (about 9am).
It can get very good clean sounds but those that I find this amp loves the crunch and overdrive (after all they are alumni from Marshall who designed it). Large distos are full of harmonics but it is not my hobby.
I play it with various types of guitars (pickups single, double, accajou body, alder, maple) and it all goes, I even rediscovered the sound of my guitars with this amp!
I have not tested or the effects loop or headphone output with speaker emulation.
Ah yes, it may lack a reverb, but hey, as the sound is good, we do pay more attention too after a while.
OVERALL OPINION
It has been 3 months it is mine, and even playing almost every day over, I can not get enough, there's always a new sound to find.
I highly recommend it to those who seek versatility, sound lights and the small price!
In terms of place compared to the competition, it's true that I have tried him, but I had a tight budget and is the only one to be as well equipped at this price (bought 310 EUR woodbrass fresh, otherwise it is around 400/450 in store).
So it is beautiful, cheap and it has the sound or rather the sounds ... Why miss out? I do it again without hesitation that choice and I think I'll keep it a good time!