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I need a small amp for my soon-arriving Westone L5. Something to help me get that smooth tone at conversation volume, just raised from being unplugged. Would be good if I could connect it to my iMac too. Headphone socket included.
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10-12-2024 04:58 PM
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Check out the Henriksen Bud 6. Really nice traditional jazz tone and lots of connection options:
The Bud SIX - Henriksen Amplifiers
Doug
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I'd suggest an audio interface and a computer-based amp sim, for example a FocusRite Scarlett 2i2 interface and the Scuffham S-Gear amp sim (those happen to be what I have, but there are other choices for each).
Some amp sims, like S-Gear, have a standalone version that doesn't require being operated with a DAW to work. Most such amp sims also include a DAW-enabled version.
My own experience has been that the amp-sim/interface combination works very well for practicing and has good sound at low SPL.
I tried demos of several amp sims and liked S-Gear the best, so I bought it. I only tried one audio interface because, as far as I could tell, there wasn't much difference between them in a given price range so I just picked one. I'm sure my knowledge of prices is dated, but the amp sim was around US$120 and the audio interface was around US$160 - I already had powered computer speakers and headphones.
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Vox Pathfinder will be fine. They’re like $80 and have a line out.
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Originally Posted by AllanAllen
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I hear/read many positive things about the Yamaha THR10 model ...
Yamaha THR10II – Thomann United Kingdom
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I had the THR10 before, and liked it. I could go that direction, but was just wondering if I’d missed something new on the market. The Vox looks rather big for a desktop, but is considerably cheaper. Impossible to find anyone on YT using it for jazz.
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the backing is a looper through my Pathfinder too.
https://youtu.be/WI-q1p0nCpE?si=_vlmDXyLZb3B86Jq
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Nice to conclude you are better and improving Rob!
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I would not decide on any amp of this size and type based on some youtube clip - we're a special breed and our idea of a suitable clean tone is quite far removed from what the average amp-buyer has in mind. I do not use any desktop amp since I have a pair of nice ADAM A5 studio monitors sitting left and right of my iMac and these in combination with a microphone (or a direct plug) into my Apogee Duet-2 converter is all I will ever need. The amp models in Garage Band or LOGIC are all fine and infinitely tweakable !
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If memory serves me well this is a decent comparison (including clean tones) done in a way that it should be a little more telling than a single-product demo:
Or how about something like the Vox amPlug things run into a desktop monitor/speaker (supposing you already have those)?
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Hi Rob,
in my experience, with a similar use, the almost total absence of hiss is essential.
I have two small amplifiers, a Fender Champion 20 and a Peavey Rage 258: at very low volume, even with the high tones at minimum, the Fender has too much hiss to be pleasant. The Peavey is less versatile than the Fender, but of the two it is the only one usable due to the lower hiss.
Now, since I play both at home at very low volume and with friends at much higher volume, I think of replacing the Peavey with a DV Mark Little Jazz, but being worried about the hiss I opened a specific thread.
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Well, I settled for what I already have experience of the Yamaha THR10. No hiss, good clean sounds for jazz, and other options easily available. It’s small, and does not look out of place in the living room. Headphones and computer connectivity too.
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I was going to drop in a good word for the THR10 as well, but since you've already decided to go that way, I'll just say it is wonderful to see you posting again and I hope all is well and on the mend with you. Cheers.
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Cheers, Flat. Appreciated!
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Late to the party, but I was going to say that the micro amp category has exploded with really great options. I own all three variants from Positive Grid, but I’ve owned the Roland Micro Cube and really loved it. Of course the Yamaha is the most pricey in the category, but worth it. Don’t know about the more budget offerings from Blackstar and other lesser known Chinese brands, but somehow these tiny amps are worlds from the miserable practice amps of the 80’s and 90’s.
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Gone are the days of having a 100 watt Marshall stack in your bedroom!
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Or trying to get it into the backseat of your car after your girlfriend throws you out.
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I have a pair of low end powered Alesis studio monitors connected to a Mackie ProFX6 mixer. I run my guitar into one channel with a little reverb added and my backing tracks from my phone or tablet into another channel. The mixer also has the advantage of a USB out which I plug into my laptop and record what I'm playing into either Reaper or Audacity. Real simple and does what I need it to do. I'm sure better monitors would be an improvement and I used to use the same setup when playing out with a pair of Mackie Thump 12 1300 watt powered PA cabinets. I found that having the guitar and backing tracks coming from the same place made it sound much more cohesive as opposed to having the guitar come from a separate amp (either mic'd or line) and you can balance everything nicely with the mixer. Glad you're on the mend.
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The Boss Katana Go or Fender Mustang Micro feeding a "Marshall" mini stack or any small active speaker works very well as a desktop guitar amp.
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