Line 6 DT50H Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)

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Plug into the future of amp heads. This Line 6 head features a tube design with HD modeling technology and a variety of switchable analog components.

The Line 6 DT50 goes further than any other amplifier to produce the best amp tones. Many amplifiers offer either modeling technology or reconfigurable analog circuitry, but DT50 offers both to deliver something bigger than the sum of its parts. With HD modeling technology, a host of switchable analog components, and a simple and elegant 2-channel interface - DT50 guitar amplifiers are in a category all their own.

Features

- Line 6 HD amp modeling technology seamlessly integrates with Reinhold Bogner's uniquely (and extremely) versatile tube sections
- DT50H goes further than any other amplifier to produce great amp tones by offering both modeling technology and reconfigurable analog circuitry to deliver something bigger than the sum of its parts
- Reconfigurable analog circuitry includes negative feedback loop, operating class (Class A, Class AB)
- Power tube mode (pentode/triode) to change 50/25 watts
- Low-power mode
- 2-channels with individual reverb

Tube design meets HD Modeling technology

The Line 6 HD modeling technology fully integrates with Reinhold Bogner's most flexible tube design. They breathe unparalleled warmth, feel and depth into the amp voicings on which all great amplifiers are based - classic American cleans, chimey and crunchy English tones, and modern high-gain distortion. The 4-way Voicing switch is the heart of DT50, and flicking this switch starts a chain reaction that produces these incredible tones.

Line 6's HD modeling technology fuels read more each Voicing's preamp and tone stack, and automatically pairs them with dynamic analog circuitry including tube configuration and negative feedback topology (courtesy of Reinhold Bogner's uniquely versatile 50-watt, EL34 power section). You get high amounts of negative feedback when you want your American clean tones to gleam and shine, zero negative feedback when you want your chimey English tones to sport their signature dynamics, and everything in between. All four Voicings deliver their heralded sonic signatures.

Want to put your own John Hancock on these sonic signatures? Use the front-panel Class A/Class AB and Pentode/Triode switches. Ever wonder what your favorite English Class AB amp sounded like in Class A? Want to run your favorite single-ended Class A amp tone and give it more headroom in Class AB? Well now you can.

2 channels for 1 touch analog reconfiguration

With beauty deeper than its striking good looks, DT50 has a traditional two-channel format that is stunningly simple and instantly usable.

Get total analog reconfiguration with one touch. Any combination of Voicing, operating class and power tube mode can be assigned to either channel. For example, Channel A can be Voicing I/Class A/Pentode, and Channel B can be Voicing IV/Class AB/Triode. This streamlined and straightforward layout is free of complexity and learning curve, and is ideal for any gigging musician.

Real analog flexibility

Sonic flexibility is a big part of the DT50 blueprint. Fortifying that concept is the behind-the-scenes communication between the tube sections and the HD amp modeling technology. Each one adapts and adjusts based on what the other is doing. For example, at high volumes the HD amp modeling technology "backs off" to allow for the natural power-tube distortion to take over and color the tone. At low volumes, the opposite happens. As a result, DT50 yields outstanding "sweet spot" tone at all volume levels.

DT50 also offers a "low-power" mode, which is perfect for recording or quieter gigs. Low-power mode lets the HD modeling technology provide both preamp and power amp tones so you can perform with all the grit and gain you need without the volume that normally comes with it.

Looking for total floor control? Connect a POD HD multi-effect pedal via L6 LINK connection to control DT50 voicings and more while utilizing the enormous collections of vintage and modern FX and HD amp models in POD HD. (Sold separately.)

Even when using the DT50 as a straight-up, stand-alone tube amplifier you can still employ its MIDI I/O to a standard MIDI controller for on-the-fly switching of all of its tube parameters.

Wrap it all in the tank-like construction that both Line 6 and Bogner are famous for, and you've got years of trouble-free performance on the road, and in the studio.
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- Advanced HD modeling technology
- Reinhold Bogner's most flexible tube design
- (2) 12AX7 preamp, (2) EL34 power amp (25W/50W)
- Simple and straightforward 2-channel design
- Each channel: Drive, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Reverb, Channel Volume
- Master volume
- High and Low inputs
- Reconfigurable analog components (Class A/Class AB; Pentode/Triode)
- Complete, one-touch analog reconfiguration (via Channel select switch)
- Low-power mode
- MIDI in and out
- L6 LINK in/thru connection for POD HD integration
- Footswitch jack for channel switching
- Serial effect loop with level control
- XLR direct out with cabinet simulation and ground lift switch
- 4, 8 and 16-ohm speaker outs

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-575-3600

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted May 30, 2011 by a customer from hotmail.com

Line 6 DT50H Amp Head Customer Review

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I like this amp very very much. With the HD500 the tone dialing seems endless. As far as I can tell, I won't need anything else for a guitar rig/setup. I'm always looking for guitars(I have G.A.S.)but my main 3 now seem to help dial, with the HD500/DT50 setup. any sound I can imagine. So in closing, the tones are the most I like about the DT50 and the least I like about it is the weight, I am over 50, but will still haul it around to have the sounds/tones that this thing puts out.

Sound
The DT50 is the best sounding amp I own, I've had Marshall, Peavey, Crate, and Harmomy tube amps, The tones are very nice by itself. Along with the HD500, I can dial in any tone I desire. For a live situation it sounds great in a band mix.

Features
There are plenty of features for using this as a straight up amp, ex. Channel A/B select,4 voice selects, Class A/B select, Pent-ode/Triode select, Low/High (25W/50W)select, Link6 with the HD500, Midi capabilities, Direct line out. To me that's pretty feature orientated for a stand alone amp. I had read that there wasn't any casters on the cabinet, I was pleasantly surprised when it came shipped with removable casters. Nice!!

Ease of Use
The tones you desire can be dialed in simply, by turning a couple of knobs and toggles. With the HD500, the dialed in tone can be saved as a patch for future use.

Quality
I haven't had read more it that long but it seems sturdy and built to last.

Value
A bit pricey, but the tones are simply beautiful, The last time I was this giddy (I'm an old fart, I shouldn't be getting "giddy") about a peace of music equipment, was when I purchased a pair of Mackie studio speakers for my little project studio. My take on the price part is you get what you pay for. Kudos and Thanks to ZZounds for selling this to me. Very easy to deal with.

Manufacturer Support
Yes, Line 6 does have support, and it takes a while to get a hold of "a person" to talk to. best time to call is in the morning Pacific time. The reason I had to call was because of a slight "static noise", that is kind of irritating at lower volumes in a quiet room. The reason I rated this a "9", really is Line 6's fault. but the nearest service center is 60 miles away.

The Wow Factor
In the past, never quite satisfied with the sound of my rigs, but now I can dial in a tone that states, SEXY.

Musical Background:
Hobby

Musical Style:
Rock
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