VOX AC30VR Valve Reactor Guitar Amp

VOX AC30VR Valve Reactor Guitar Amp

Guitarist Review July 2010

Verdict: "It may not quite be a classic AC30, but the VR is close to the real deal - and at a fraction of the price that's good enough for us"

Tube and solid-state, vintage and modern, clean and dirty – the new VR Series has it all. Now, for the first time in VOX’s 50-plus-year history, you can channel switch between legendary VOX tones and higher gain modern tones, all powered by Valve Reactor real tube technology and at a price that will pleasantly surprise you!

VR Valve Reactor

 
Originally designed for the critically acclaimed Valvetronix modelling amplifiers, the Valve Reactor circuit places a 12AX7 vacuum tube (or “valve”) into the power stage. Known as a dual-triode tube, the 12AX7 is actually two tubes in one. Our engineers have configured this tube to act as a small power amplifier. This circuit provides all of the tonality and feel of an all tube amp. Too small to be used as an amplifier on its own, the output of this Valve Reactor circuit is fed to a high-quality solid state power amp that adds no tone coloration to the signal. This power amplifier also has some special circuits that feed the changing loudspeaker impedance information back to the Valve Reactor. This last interaction of tube, amp, and speaker provides the lively sound and feel that defines an all tube amplifier.

The AC30VR amp offer great tone, versatility, and stylish VOX looks, in two popular combo configurations ready to take you from the bedroom to any stage anywhere.

AC30VR: Twin channel, guitar amplifier with 2x 12 inch VX 12 Celestion custom made loudspeaker and digital reverb.
Play in Style
Using an "old-school" split-panel design, the AC30VR offers two distinct channels- Normal and Overdrive-with the Overdrive channel adding a separate Gain knob. In addition, the overdrive Style button delivers two distinctive flavours.

In Control

 
Equipped with two custom-designed 12" Celestion speakers, the AC30VR delivers a roaring 30 watts of power. The Normal channel offers both Bass and Treble tone controls, along with a single Volume knob. A Gain knob has been added to the Overdrive channel, as well as a Middle control for more defined tone shaping. In the Master section, the AC30VR features our unique Tone Cut circuit knob for dampening the high-end frequencies. Master Reverb and Master Volume controls are also provided.

Back for More

 
The AC30VR's back panel features an external speaker jack for use with an 8 ohm extension cabinet. Using an extension cabinet will mute the internal speaker. Also provided is a jack for the optional VOX VFS2 dual footswitch, which offers hands-free channel-switching and reverb on/off action.

VOX AC30VR Valve Reactor Specifications

Dimensions (W x D x H): 702 x 265 x 556 mm (27.64 x 10.43 x 21.89 inches)
Weight: 23 kg (50.71 pounds)
Output Power: 30 Watts RMS into 8 Ohms
Speaker: 2x 12", 16 Ohm VX12 Celestion custom speaker
Inputs: Input jack, Footswitch jack
Outputs: External LoudSpeaker jack
Options: VFS2A Dual Footswitch
*Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.