Vox amPlug Headphone Amplifier AC30

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Rock out after lights out. This headphone amp emulates the chimey tone of a real Vox AC30 amplifier. Plug it directly into your guitar's 1/4" output and jam!

Introducing the Vox amPlug -- the headphone guitar amp that lets you enjoy serious guitar sound, fast. Jamming late at night? Don't want to wake the neighbors? Maybe you want to work out a lick with your MP3 player without taking the time to set up your amp. You want to play guitar right now. amPlug is the answer. Simply plug this palm-sized headphone guitar amp directly into your guitar, and enjoy serious guitar sound anywhere, anytime.

Even with its ultra-compact size, amPlug perfectly reproduces the complex and warm distortion that is distinctive of a vacuum tube, as well as the powerful high gain produced by a large amp stack. Using analog modeling technology, amPlug delivers full-fledged amp sound.

Features:

- Plugs directly into your guitar -- a great-sounding headphone guitar amp that gives you serious sound fast.
- AC30 model emulates the top boost sound of a vintage VOX AC30.
- AUX in jack lets you jam along with your CD/MP3 player.
- 100% analog circuit faithfully simulates the response of the original amps.
- Up to 15 hours of battery life with two Alkaline AAA batteries.
- Quick and easy setup! Just connect amPlug to your guitar and enjoy serious sound.

With its completely analog design, great care was also taken with amPlug's gain circuitry. The "AC30" uses two natural-sounding gain stages to reproduce the distinctive AC30 tone. Even the circuit response of the original amp is simulated completely. The simulation extends not only to the response of the tone read more circuits, but also to the way in which the high frequency and gain are affected when you turn down the volume control of the guitar. Every detail has been faithfully reproduced.

With up to fifteen hours of battery life, it's easy to take amPlug anywhere. In addition to practicing at home, it's a great way to warm up before a live performance or on the road. And amPlug is not just a convenient way to get great guitar sound. There's also an AUX input jack so you can jam along with your CD/MP3 player.
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Power supply: two AAA batteries

Battery life: with alkaline batteries: approximately 15 hours (with zinc-carbon batteries: approximately 7 hours.)

Dimensions (W x D x H): 86 x 80 x 31 (mm), 3.39 x 3.15 x 1.22"

Weight: 40g /1.41oz. (not including batteries).

Included items: two AAA zinc-carbon batteries

Note: Appearance and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-390-6500

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (19 ratings)
Submitted June 24, 2009 by a customer from hotmail.com

"These things are great!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I own the AC30, the Classic Rock, and the Bass Vox Amplugs. They are a marvelous invention. Each is different in sound. They are loud if you want them to be. Good earphones will give you even better sound. A good deal for the price, so buy more than one. Perfect for a non-disturbing practice session.
Sound
An amazing sound from such a little gadget. Each different guitar will have it's own individual sound. A good, comfortable, pair of headphones will help.
Features
Volume, tone, and gain with a red pilot light so don't leave it on accidentally.
Ease of Use
As it plugs into your guitar, you must be careful not to bump it on anything.
Quality
It's a Vox product made in Japan. Ok by me.
Value
A good value at $40.
Manufacturer Support
No idea.
The Wow Factor
Very practical. Useful for everyone I would think.

Musical Background:

For my enjoyment

Musical Style:

Rock & Roll
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