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http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/127775/fs-orange-micro-practice-amp
Despite what it says on the back, it’s not actually a headphone jack, it’s effectively an extension speaker jack - there’s no pad resistor. You get the full output of the amp into the phones, which sounds terrible and if the phones are low impedance, there’s a possibility of blowing them - it's only about half a watt, but into headphones that's far too much.
The best thing about it is that exactly for the same reason, if you make up the right cable (3.5mm stereo with both sides paralleled to 1/4" mono) you can actually connect it to an extension cabinet, which is surprisingly loud and full-sounding.
Hope that's not too unwelcome!
There are many other old solid-state practice amps which also have headphone jacks without speaker emulation, and although they have resistors so they won’t damage the phones, still sound awful through them. You need a modelling amp with a proper emulated headphone output. There are a few modern analogue amps with emulation too, including the Marshall AVT and MG series, and the Blackstar HT valve amps.
I like the Vox Mini 3 and Mini 5 Rhythm - the Mini 5 has a built-in basic drum machine if that's useful.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Big bonus to me is my wife likes the look of it so it can stay out in the lounge unlike the rest of my stuff which we agreed would be better if it was hidden away - ahem...
So it probably depends on what sounds you want to use it for. I haven't tried the 'C' model yet.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I used to have a VOX DA5, that was very good. I think the Mini5 is pretty much the same amp.
I had a THR5A, which had a few basic electric sounds. It was really handy but not as good sound wise on the DA5.
I think if Yamaha updated the THR range to include bluetooth and perhaps wireless like the Katana air, I'd be interested again. I think slightly bigger speakers would be good too. A build in rechargable battery would also make a big difference.
the overdrive sounds are much better once you’ve played around with the editing software. Some usable sounds can definitely be found, eventually!
I know the tiny, tiny speakers will be a bit limited but if it’s mostly for headphone use, and they look good.
I totally love them.. you might be able to tell..
https://www.andertons.co.uk/roland-micro-cube-gx-guitar-amp-in-black
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I tried out Blackstar ID Core 20 & 40, Fender Mustang 40, Yamaha THR 5 & 10, Vox Adio & Mini 5, Line 6 Spider 15 & 30 & Katana mini & Katana 50.
I bought a Katana 50 as I thought it had the best sound (to my ears anyway) & seemed about the simplest to use & get good sounds just from the amp controls rather than having to use an app, although the Katana can be controlled from an app as well.
I also have a couple of Vox Amplugs, the AC30 & Classic Rock.
The AC30 one does a reasonable approximation of an AC30 (to my ears) but I am quite disappointed in the classic Rock Amplug.