"Vox sound and quality - on the cheap!"
Feature:
This is a modeling amp, so it's loaded w tons of features...too many to go into. The different settings and sounds available offer an endless amount of fun and experimentation. Of the modeling amps I've heard, no other brand beats this Vox. And, putting aside all of the modeling capabilities, it's easily worth the price just for that clean, straight ahead Vox sound. And please don't let that 15 watts into an 8" speaker put you off. It plays plenty loud and clean. The owner's manual is very clear and the effects setup very intuitive - easy to use.
Quality:
Very well made. I haven't had a single problem in over a year of heavy use. Fit and finish are top quality, as are the electronics. I have owned three different Vox amps over the years (and many other brands), and I have never had any problem with Vox whatsoever. This DA15 is a mini-giant. Built rock-solid.
Value:
Are you kidding me?! This little pro is so under-priced, it's amazing! I almost fell down when I found it! You not only get that true Vox sound, you also get alot of fun effects to play around with. An AC30 w separate pedals might, just might, be better, but for the ungodly difference in price, and for my needs, and, I'm guessing, for your needs, too, the DA15 gets it done!. No, every effect isn't perfect, but for sheer fun and damn good sound, the DA15 simply can't be beat. (Hell, I have a Cry Baby 535q wah pedal that cost only $40 less than this amp!)
Desirability:
It's a Vox, no matter the price, and it gives you that Vox sound. And that Vox look. For my tastes, Vox amps are the industry standard in looks and sound. There may be some "sexier" looking amps out there, but not a one of them is a Vox. And besides, if you're going to buy an amp strictly for its looks, you're way off the mark. (Obviously, the Vox look, coupled w the Vox sound, is perfect for me.)
Sound:
For an old geezer like me, no other amp can beat that Vox sound. I owned a Vox Super Beatle in the 60s, and have been hooked ever since. Granted, there are alot of great amps out there (Fender, Marshall, HiWatt, Mesa Boogie, etc...), and I won't complain about any of them. I simply prefer that Vox sound and look. It's like no other, and I bought this little DA15 for many reasons, not the least of which is, without using any of the effects at all, just played clean, it has that basic Vox sound. For the price, it is truly a Vox, thru and thru. I use it at home as THE main amp (of the tree I own) for all my playing.
Ease of Use:
Being a modeling amp (w effects built in), it can't possibly be as easy to use as a straight, no frills amp, such as the Vox AC30. That being said, the built-in effects are very easy to dial in for your personal preference, and offer alot of adjustment for the perfect sound you're looking for.
Support:
No need for it, so no rating.
Overall:
For the amazingly low price, I don't know of a better amp out there. I find it hard to believe that this amp sells for less than $200. Even if you're not interested in the built-in modeling effects, buy this amp just for its clean Vox sound. This is an amazing value! If it was stolen tomorrow, I would buy another one immediately.
Submitted: 9/7/2007
Style of Music: anything but rap/hip-hop
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"A new classic?"
Feature:
It's as compact as an amp can get and still have some punch to it. It pretty much covers all the tones you would need within sane reason, and it has a line out/headphones out, so you can use the amp sounds direct into a mixer. Perfect for recording and rehearsing. It also has quite useable effects models. I just wish it had more than 2 user slots for storing custom made sounds.
Quality:
I think you would actually be hard pressed to damage this thing.
Value:
I got the exact sound(s) I wanted in a tough, compact amp with line out, effects, excellent ease of use, and it looks great... for $150. Crazy
Sound:
This thing sounds fantastic. I pitted this against the more expensive Valvetronix amps in VOX range of new stuff, and I actually decided I prefer the sound on this, even though it is solid state, not tube. The tube ones sounded a bit boxy and unnatural to my ears. This thing has perfect clean, dynamic blues overdrive, and downright nasty hi-gain sounds that you pretty much can just dial in with one knob.
Ease of Use:
You come to grips with the controls instantaneously, and it's actually difficult to get unpleasing sounds out of this thing. This is exactly what "dialing in" a great tone should be. The ease of use on this was actually a major selling point for me on this amp, as opposed to purchasing the more complex Valvetronix amps that VOX makes. Not knocking those, they are great amps, but there is something to be said for being able to plug in, turn only one or two knobs and being able to get the exact tone and texture that you have in your mind.
Overall:
Extremely happy with this, one of the best values I've received on any type of gear in a long time.
Submitted: 9/6/2006
Style of Music: Drum N Bass, HipHop, Funk
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