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What does “Amplitrex tested” mean and why should it matter to you?

The New Old Stock G.E.C. test results prove this is an excellent tube

The New Old Stock G.E.C. test results prove this is an excellent tube

First, you need to know what the Amplitrex is. The Amplitrex AT-1000 is the state of the art computerized tube tester and one of the only tube testers produced that is able to work independently and has custom interfaced software for PC operation. The Amplitrex AT-1000 is a current production tube tester and unlike tube testers built 35 to 55 years ago, the Amplitrex offers laboratory grade testing under microprocessor control and makes it possible to check a tube according to the original manufactures design specifications. Even more valuable is the ability to duplicate not just our guitar amplifiers circuit parameters but any guitar amp parameters. Read the rest of this entry »


Vintage Amps Extravaganza

There are some new vintage amps just in and will be made available through the Plexi Palace. Rare and cool. Lots of speakers. Please check this post later this week. Read the rest of this entry »


Going forward with a new amp purchase, Tips and Ideas

If you’re planning to buy a new amp in the near future, or maybe buy an old amp, I would give you these three tips: Read the rest of this entry »


Amp Schematic Catalog coming soon

The Vintage Amps Message Forum is happy to announce we are going to be making a very extensive collection of amplifier Schematics available for free download off our website. The link to the free schematics will be found at the following URL: Free Schematics from the Vintage Amps Message Forum

Please visit our Schematics and more Forum section frequently for downloads and discussion of amplifier schematics as we add material to the library.


Vox Forum Guest Host

The Vintage Amps forum is proud to welcome Jim Elyea, author of the book Vox Amplifiers - The JMI Years, as the guest host of the Vox Amplifier forum. Jim will be leading the discussion on Vox in that section of our forum.