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Buying advice for desktop amp (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by fluxx@lemmy.world to c/guitars@lemmy.world

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Hi! I hope you don't mind giving some advice on buying a desktop amp. I'm talking basically about those amp sims with full range mini-speakers. I've been playing for years, but I've been using amp sims. I've previously owned tube amps, but found them inconvenient for practicing and always ended up playing unplugged. I also tried vox amPlug, which was better, but I also dislike having headphones on while playing. So I primarily want a desktop amp that would inspire me to play more.

I've looked at various ones online (I don't really have an opportunity to try them live), which makes a decision very hard.

My list so far:

Yamaha THR30
Positive Grid Spark 40
Hotone Pulze
Nux mighty space

I also don't have great PC speakers, so maybe I could also use it as general speaker there. Do you have experience on any of those? Some others? Any advice?

Thanks!

Edit:

Ordered a Nux Mighty Space, it could take a week or two before it arrives. I'll post an update once I get it. Thanks everyone!

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[–] Unabart@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I have the Spark 40 and it kicks ass for what it does. Doubles as a BT speaker when not on fiddle duty.

I see you grabbed the NUX. Will be curious how you like it. Certainly looks nice and gets glowing reviews.

[–] fluxx@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Well, if I could compare them in person, I would, but that's unfortunately not possible where I live. There's barely any stock here I found - one Nux and one older gen Yamaha. And I have to drive significantly to test it out. So blind shopping it is. I will however post my impressions once I get it.

[–] Unabart@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 7 months ago

Awesome. Good luck!