Dumble is under new ownership – and it will begin making amps again using the elusive amp builder’s “trade secrets”

A newly established Dumble website has confirmed new amps – and other product lines – are on the cards, as well as a complete database of every Dumble…

M4 Macs – What DAC/Amps will pair best?

Discover the best DAC/amp dongles and desktop setups for Mac users, from portable options to high-end audio solutions for home setups.

Joe Bonamassa explains why he sold all his Dumble amps – and why he’s now got more than ever

After making some big changes to his live rig in 2014, the guitarist now owns eight Dumbles and isn’t looking back …

“It can transform your amp, but it’s equally adept as a boost anddrive”: Dirty Boy Preamp review

One delivers the raw sound of the preamp for use with a power amp and speaker setup, maybe plugged into the effects return of a conventional guitar …

The Official Word on Yamaha UC’s Move to Yamaha Corporation of America

In an exclusive interview with AV Technology, learn what is in store for Yamaha’s unified communications and conferencing offerings.

“The ultimate weapon for metal guitarists”: Blackstar unveils Series One MK II 100W tube amp head

After more than 30 updates to the circuit and channel voicings, Blackstar’s flagship high-gain amp is here, and it’s equipped with power scaling, MIDI connectivity, effects loop, and…

Best Soundbar of 2024: Top Picks From Roku, Yamaha and More

While it may lack the Sonos’ Wi-Fi streaming, the Zvox still includes Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio from your phone or tablet. Read the Zvox SB500 review. Soundbars…

Fuchs ODH hybrid tube/solid-state amp is gig-worthy tone machine at a very approachable price

At the time, iffy reliability and even more disappointing tones from many products — including several by big names like Fender and Vox — confined solid-state technology to…

A British Hi-Fi Brand Revives Its Vintage Amplifiers from the 1960s

Quad, the revered British hi-fi company, has a long history of delivering high-end audio components that look and sound like nothing else. Its revolutionary electrostatic loudspeakers, the …

Joe Bonamassa reveals the secret to tube amp consistency on tour and he “nicked it” from Angus Young

Ask any touring pro and they’ll tell you the same thing; the road is tough on tube amps, and it is not just the constant moving around and…