Killa_Hertz
595 posts
Feb 19, 2016
6:59 PM
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I am currently looking for a good small portable amp. I have been bouncing around the da5, mini3, and mini5. I like the adjustable wattage.
I stumbled upon the AC4TV mini. Its battery powered. Obviously a Class A tube amp. And its got a built in attenuator.
The million dollar question is .... is it worth a $#!+ for harp ??
The thing is its about the same price used as the mini 5 rythm.
If anyone has tried one. Lmk. If they are any good I'm about to buy one.
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Last Edited by Killa_Hertz on Feb 19, 2016 7:07 PM
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Harp Study
181 posts
Feb 19, 2016
7:38 PM
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The adjustable wattage is appealing and I thing some of the amps you've mentioned also have a dual input for vocal and instrument which would be really nice. I have a roland micro cube and and I'm very pleased with it. The only thing I would like added is a dual input, but other than that it is awesome. I looked at one of the vox mini's when I was looking for a small portable amp, but just looking at the roland and the vox it seemed like the roland was built more solid. Unfortunately I didn't get a comparison between the sound of the two which is really what matters.
Good luck in your search!
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Goldbrick
1325 posts
Feb 19, 2016
9:54 PM
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AC4TV mini ? i had one -kinda meh for guitar - I sold it
It was not battery powered- I dont think batteries can power a real tube amp-and stay portable. even tube pedals usually need ac input. But I could be wrong
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Bugfan
23 posts
Feb 19, 2016
10:39 PM
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It's OK ish but better value is the bugera v5. Better again if the vht special 6 combo but it doesn't have variable watts and reverb like the bugera. You can upgrade the v5 by putting in a 10" speaker.... Don't cut the hole bigger... leave it as is and just scree the speaker in..... you need to cut a small slot in the bottom to let the speaker slot into to fit. I just used an angle grinder to grind a slot -took all of 3 seconds. The bigger speaker adds a bit more bass. If recommend a wgs low watt or any old alnico.
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digitalshrub
21 posts
Feb 20, 2016
7:13 AM
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I bought a Vox AC4TV Mini a little over a month ago, and I love it. The wattage adjustment has got to be the single greatest feature for harp player living in an apartment in NYC.
I also think it has great tone. I usually leave it at the 1w setting (1/10 of a watt is for my late nite practicing). I'm not as nuts about the tone at 4w for some reason, and I usually switch to my Vibro Champ (5w) if I want to be that loud.
Would I gig with it? Well, that I'm not sure about. If probably take my Vibro Champ instead. But the AC4TV Mini (man what a long name) is absolutely fantastic for bringing over to a friend's place for jams and whathaveyou. And for around $200, it's pretty tough to beat.
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Killa_Hertz
603 posts
Feb 20, 2016
7:34 AM
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I have a special 6, but it's not adjustable wattage, and not very portable.
Ill check out the bugera. I Just want a low wattage amp that has good tone. And is relatively cheap.
The VHT is awsome, but it's bigger obviously. Not so portable.. but the biggest problem is the wattage. I don't really get a time when nobody is home. And people work out of the house, so i can't really be rippin on the vht. So i don't get to use it alot during the week. I got a Harp Attack to play the VHT at lower volume and it works great, but it's still not portable.
The battery power is a HUGE plus also. Thanks for the response Digi.
Ide like to hear it if you feel like making a clip.
Anybody think i would be better off with a cheap lil SS like the cube or da5 with a harp attack or harp break plugged in?
Not sure which way to go here.
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Last Edited by Killa_Hertz on Feb 20, 2016 7:36 AM
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Bugfan
24 posts
Feb 20, 2016
4:14 PM
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Amps like the vht 6 and bugera don't draw much power ,so they easily run off a small inverter and a 12v battery, it wouldn't be too hard to setup a power supply box. Your have to run a good battery like an Optima to keep it compact. Solid state amps draw even less power.
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Killa_Hertz
604 posts
Feb 20, 2016
4:54 PM
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Yea well i dont really want to mess with the vht. When i move in a few months I'll be able to use it alot more.
I just want something small, portable, With a good sound at lower volume.
But as with any amp Im getting mixed reports about it.
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"Trust Those Who Seek The Truth. Doubt Those Who Say They Have Found It."
Last Edited by Killa_Hertz on Feb 20, 2016 4:56 PM
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