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AmpRX BrownBox Tube Amplifier Input Voltage Attenuator
AmpRX BrownBox Tube Amplifier Input Voltage Attenuator
Default Title - $349.00 USD
$349.00
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Sku:
860010348802
Brand:
AmpRX
BrownBox Voltage Optimization Device for Tube Amplifiers
BrownBox was created to provide a safe range of voltage reduction levels for vintage tube amplifier designs. The same, era-correct voltage levels that the amps were designed around. AmpRX products can also be used with modern solid state amp designs protecting them from potential over voltage conditions.
The dynamics of a vintage amp supplied with the proper line voltage are optimized and will sound and respond as originally intended, revealing the circuits true harmonic content. This is the starting point, the basis of the signal chain, and where serious musicians begin creating a signature tone.
Most vintage tube amps respond more harmonically and touch sensitive with optimized voltage. Placing these circuits back into balance reveals the authentic tone fundamental of the amp, tone that can truly blossom.
For the Tube Tone Purist, no pedal or attenuator can come close to replicating the heavenly response of dry, purely saturated tubes. Pedals and attenuators have their place, keeping in mind that they color your tone, not create it.
Everyone can enjoy multi-dimensional pure tube tone, if they just know where to start.
BrownBox is not a variac. Unlike a variac, Brownbox cannot accidentally harm or destroy your amplifier. The maximum input voltage available using BrownBox is your regional line wall voltage, in bypass mode. All other selections are reduction levels that you determine sound best for your amp.
BrownBox employs a proprietary custom-wound toroid transformer, intended for use with one amplifier. Check you amps input wattage rating prior to use. Their proprietary transformers are custom wound exclusively for use with tube amplifier designs, but can be used with Solid state circuits.
Why Voltage Optimization?
Voltage Optimization provides numerous benefits:
• Establishes the basis for your signal chain and the starting point in building a consistent signature tone. Earlier power tube saturation equals earlier break-up at more usable volume levels .
• A smoother tonal shift toward even order harmonics, revealing the amplifier's true designed tone fundamental .
• Lower internal voltages = lower dissipation = longer component life.
Features:
• Easy to read, back-lit L.C.D. display enabling real-time voltage and amperage monitoring, also useful for diagnostics.
• Tough road rugged construction.
• Proprietary Transformer designs wound exclusively for use with tube amplifiers, an industry first!
• Filament soft-start in full reduction mode.
• A powder coated EMF neutral housing. In-rush current protection, fused over-load protection .
• Silent, cool operation.
• Custom wound 5 amp proprietary transformer that will supply 540 watts max @ 120 Vac. Designed for Mid to larger sized Amps, Fender Bassman, Marshall 50s/100S, etc or for Parallel or (DUAL) amp rigs. Be sure to Check the manufacturer's info plate on the rear of the Chassis for input watt requirements.
• LIFETIME WARRANTY.
• Made in the USA.