BUGERA PS1 POWER SOAK - Crank your tube amp and play at bedroom levels.

[@stephendre2902]

Best Vampire/Guitar player ever

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁👍

[@PainterDans]

And he doesnt say, blah, blah blah

[@michaelgriffith6641]

I've been enjoying the PS-1 for a while now with all of my 50 watt tube heads and it's a game changer for playing at home . It pairs especially well with my Trainwreck Express build.

[@camielkotte]

This is a very extensive review with all the needed details. Great work. I think i am convinced. BTW i have never felt my desk vibrate through my imacs internal speakers ever. Until your review that was .... :,)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Glad to hear!

[@johnm.4655]

11:02 Awesome shredding Euge! That's some "Heuge Lightning" for sure! ⚡⚡

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@4bigwheels09]

This is the best demonstration of this beautiful device

[@HotCoffeeNeeded]

Forgive me, Euge, I've been watching you for years and did not notice I wasn't subscribed! Thank you for this video, I came back to get guidance from you. Love from Canada

[@EugeValovirta230V]

No worries and thanks for finally subscribing 😎🙏. Thanks!

[@robertgoddu3716]

Just got a power soak. Same one matter of fact. Thanks for the great demo on using it.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool! Glad to hear that!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Does the job & works like a charm so no complaints 👌.

[@markattaway4429]

Thanks, bro! I ordered the Bugera PS1 so I can crank my Marshall Origin 50 head and play at bedroom levels. Always enjoy your vids! Keep it up!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool! Thanks man!

[@markattaway4429]

@@EugeValovirta230V can you plug headphones into the line out of the Bugera power soak?

[@Tataraque]

Man thanks, this is so far the best review focused on apartment/bedroom level sound discussion. I have bought PRS MT 15 amp and 60 watt 1x12 cabinet, and still even on half mode amp sounds sou loud that it even damages ears, master volume at low level did not help a lot because sound changes in that case. Attenuator is needed even with such an amp. Cheers!

[@davespin9034]

I picked up a Marshall DSL100H in immaculate condition for $600 locally and once hook it up to 5 on the ultra-gain channel. Once I got my ears to stop bleeding I researched attenuators, then saw this. Thank you Count Euge 👍👌

[@73prd]

I'm thinking of getting one for my dsl100hr also, would u recommend or

[@davespin9034]

@ I’m not sure you need an attenuator. Your amp has the master volume which takes the boosted dimed output and runs it through the master. My DSL100H does not have this. I had a deposit for months on the DSL100HR and got tired of waiting on the backorder.

[@73prd]

@davespin9034 yeh but the hr sounds much better with the masters on full and just use channel volumes for overall sound

[@rderfa]

Awesome video, man!!! Very helpful. Cheers.

[@LifestormMusic]

Thanks brother for the review! Appreciate the detail you went into!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@craigharrison5406]

I just got a used Mesa Boogie F100 head and oversized 4 X 12 and it goes from 0 to blow your ears out at the slightest touch of the volume. Like you said at bedroom levels there is almost no bass but even with the volume at 1 it's too loud. I have ordered this attenuator and when it gets here I can finally hear what this beast should sound like without the cops at my door.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎💪

[@dalemanning9046]

I bought 3 of these @ $49.00 each U,S,D. on sale........workS GREAT for practicing & Super with my DAW .nice video, thank you kindly 3 amps, 3 caineta, 3 ectension cabinets , so justplug & play..............................

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool!

[@gph2193]

Good concise video about what I wanted to know on the PS-1. I will get one for my jcm 900 combo and I subbed! Good work

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Glad to hear! 🙏🤟

[@Foxmaxima]

Great review, educational value 100% 👍

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@DarrenWaters75]

@9:04 I believe I will borrow this statement as my catchphrase for 2021, haha. I like the way you do your videos, very to the point and no frills production. Keep being awesome Euge!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

What did I say there? 😎At 9:04 it was just me playing? 😁 Just being myself😊. Thanks!

[@DarrenWaters75]

@@EugeValovirta230V "You feel the rumble" 💪🏼

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Ah that! 😁💪

[@jasonsawyer123]

I bought one. It arrived today. I only play small venues. I'm hoping I can use my 100 watt Dual Rectifier Tremo Verb combo amp again. I have an Express 5:50. I love the 5 watt for playing by myself. It's not loud enough once you're jamming with a drummer. When it's in the 50 watt setting, it's loud enough to where I can't turn the amp up too loud. Looking forward to experimenting with this thing.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool! 🤟

[@ErikEkholm]

Mic’ed tone is great

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌😎

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Awesome review! Just bought 1, thanks Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool! Thanks!

[@kennylongnose4001]

LOL, we all know that Marshall (and other high gain amplifiers) don't sound good at bedroom level - they want to screw it all the way up, much to the chagrin of our neighbors! At one time, I used a Marshall Powerbrake PB100, but that does not mean that all the knobs should be at 10 and that after a whole day of gigging, day after day, nothing bad will happen to the amplifier. Oh yes, it will. And the attenuator heats up a lot, so you shouldn't use cheap things from the leading equipment group. As always Euge, an excellent and instructive post.

[@matthewtorossi616]

great informative video as usual. thanks so much. cheers!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@inkve1979]

Great video,and finally someone pays justice to this little devise... I also own the unit connected to a 120W Peavey JSX,and works fine with out any problem.. Thomman clearly stakes that it can be used as a dymmy load also,but never tried it

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Hmmm...it says quite clearly on Thomann’s site that it can’t be used as a dummy load: m.thomann.de/gb/bugera_power_soak_ps1.htm ”Dummy load (usable without a cabinet): NO”

[@inkve1979]

@@EugeValovirta230V Yes you are right...My bad...!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

@@inkve1979 No worries :-D

[@JackJames9648]

great Video as usual!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@SirLoinMagroin]

I have one too. Great explanation. Couple days experiment with it and you got it down. You found the pros and cons. Yes, the PS1 will get plenty hot with a Marshall JCM 800 that are known to output 135 to 140watts. It is a "passive" soak. That means the wire-wound ceramic resistors will reduce the extra watts [power] by releasing heat. Just like a toaster. It is a reasonable option for a lot less cash when on a budget. Even safer and cooler with a 50watter or less. Like you said, it cuts you down 50% from the start which may put some off. I have used it on a 1watt Marshall, a HiWatt Hi-5, and other 5watters, an Orange OR-15, Marshall DSL-20, Marshall 1987 50watt, and the 1959 Plexi 100watt with decent results. It does take some time dialing it into the amps gain structure to fit with your particular settings for optimum results.

[@alexandermsanchez]

Conclution 2: Live is better since the IR exist.. jaaja.... great EV. Another awesome video.. !!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 😊

[@Keeping-It-Real-55]

Sounds great, love those pinch harmonics. Wish I had that JCM 800 and cab. I'm going to get that ps1 for my EVH 50watt 5153. I've never been able to crank it up, EVER . Now I can. bwaaa, haaa, haaa

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! That’s the way! 😎💪

[@anthonymichael3029]

Discovered this video today and just ordered one of these based on your recommendation. I have a Voodoo rebuilt 1986 JCM 800 that I can’t open up past 2 and I’m hoping this will allow me to get more use out of it! Cheers!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool! 🙏👌

[@Dannyr00123]

How did it work out?! I have a 1985 jcm 800 and pretty much stuck below 2

[@therifflair724]

You’ll be pleased. Mine works well with every amp own.

[@Moirchester]

Pepita is very happy :) He won't spend so much time negotiating with the neighbors ;)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 😊👌

[@gilbertostefan]

Just bought one before seeing this video, glad to see that was a good move, thanks Euge!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool man! Thanks!

[@mesaseany]

Wow dude.... Sweetwater has it for 69.99 right now. I am getting one for my Diezel VH4. The VH4 is insanely loud even at like 3 lol and I am using a Dr. Z Air Brake. When I go to bedroom volume the airbrake sounds really bad. So compressed and all mushed

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟👌

[@mesaseany]

@@EugeValovirta230V Wow... just got it man. Blows away my Z Air Brake, When you turn down the Z airbrake on a Diezel Vh4.... it squishes the tone soooo bad The PS1.... sounds killer at low volumes. Total great tone at TV volumes. Just sucks that at 100 it automatically attenuates 50% and I wish it did not do that... but wow this thing sounds great. Thanks again for the review man.

[@justincase6151]

I am running this unit into a new Marshall 1987x. After 30 minutes or so, there is a very hot smell coming from the Bugera. Sounds great but gets quite hot! Did anyone here experience the same thing? I am a bit concerned it will damage my amp. I love this channel! Thank you!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah it gets a bit hot. But not as hot as my old 800s 😎.

[@An_Idiot_in_the_Wild]

You'll need to use it for short periods only, if you're cranking a 50 or 100W amp into it. Or point a fan at it to cool it down.

[@blueshadow3812]

Thx for the review really good!!. Ordered right away cant wait to crank my plexi🤘🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 🤘🤘🤘

[@blueshadow3812]

@@EugeValovirta230V recieved and for the money its one of the best products to have i think!! Again thx for the great demo to introduce me to this!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Awesome! My pleasure 👌🙏😊.

[@joergfuchs8130]

😀🤘🤘😀

[@crescentmoon610]

Thanks for this video, great demonstration. Now I just have to find one...

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Link in the description below the video 😉.

[@crescentmoon610]

@@EugeValovirta230V Ah, forgot about Amazon! Thank you brother.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌😎

[@marufawks666]

This video was a huge help, thank you

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@hanashe4599]

I always worry about the clarity. That the device doesn't take away too much from the purity of the tone from the amp with it's connections and circuitry to the cab. Cool video review Euge, thanks.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Likewise. Thanks Han!

[@denniscomfort3574]

Can’t wait to run it with my Soldano 50 watt

[@SirVicc]

I've had one for a month now and really enjoy how it tames my tube amps. It rolls off a bit of highs, but nothing a bit of adjustment can't fix. Haven't tried the line out yet, but glad it sounds pretty good with an IR. I too have heard that it can be used as a load box, but I'm not going to be the one to test that.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤘👍. I’ve heard / read both yes and no but I’m not gonna test without either.

[@stevemoore6349]

Thanks for doing this.exactly what I needed.Excellent demonstration.killer !!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@genustinca5565]

How hot does it get? Can it endure longer playing sessions in your opinion?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I haven’t had any problems.

[@CreatureFeature1313]

I just got one the other day and it really helps my JCM 900 scream at bedroom volume. Thinking about the Marshall Sv20h next with this. I think it could make the classic plexi great at a lower volume then boosted with a SD1

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 👌🎼🎸

[@markhalen1410]

I have the marshall sv 20 combo and with the bugera sounds really cool!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Nice!

[@marksvideochannel3592]

@@markhalen1410 Me too, love it. Though I am getting a weird feedback trying to use the line out. Have you tried that?

[@markhalen1410]

@@marksvideochannel3592 no haven’t tried that yet :(

[@philcrawford556]

Looking forward to a comparison with the Suhr. Have you tried the Marshall Studio Classic? Would be very interested to hear your thoughts. Cheers

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool! No I haven’t 😎.

[@areloy]

Great video, great explanation, great sound! You made me decided on getting this cheapo attenuator. Thanks so much!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@kintaro_f]

Viking Battle Sound. 🎸🔥🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@aripekkala7350]

Zau!Oli aikas mielenkiintoinen video🤘.Tuli itellekin uusia asioita mistä en tiennyt😁 Kiitos tosi paljon 👍 Ei ollut kyl paha saundinen toi "Live" saundi.Itse asiasta aikas helkatin hyvä. Lisää näitä Kiitos 🙏

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Jau! Nasta kuulla! Kiitos! Tulee 🎼🎸😎

[@jasonveall88]

I did have one of these but sold it not so long ago to get a Two notes Captor X. For the cost and what it does its a great unit. I felt mine made everything a muddy sounding but I think using a the EQ to better effect would work great. I did run my 800 at home level with it like you are doing to good affect at home. It did have a huge amount of heat from the unit. Good option for lower priced (i paid under £40 2nd hand here in the UK)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks for the input Jason!

[@larryalexander900]

I've got a Captor X, thinking of getting a Bugera! Only has three volume options and the quietest is way too loud for my Blues Jr.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah the Bugera does the job 👌.

[@CanadianRockerGuy]

Just picked up one of these Bugera units today, wasn't too sure about it after trying it out, but it does what it's supposed to do, I'll have to try the line out for recording, that may be where the benefit really is, definitely prefer cranking up the Marshall and feeling the rumble of the cab

[@820hurleyj]

Great video!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@svenzia]

Hmm i might need one of these :) Kiitos, Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟

[@ShadyLurk3r92]

Great video! Just what I need for my non master volume dsl100 lol

[@George-sy8gv]

Bought a marshall dsl1. Still too loud for the bedroom at night and turning the volume to 1 made the head sound terrible through the matching 1x12. Picked up one of these power soaks and it’s honestly night and day even on a amp that’s tiny. Well worth the money to avoid buying another modeller

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌💪

[@ahaua1]

Great video!!! Think I'm gonna get one.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@amaiorano67]

Whats up euge , I just got mt bogner helios eclipse , and ordered a bugera ps1 to let me play at home and not drive my wife and kids nuts lol now if I could figure out how to play like you it would be all good lol , anyway your videos are the best keep them coming , but if I keep watching I'm gonna go broke hahaha

[@EugeValovirta230V]

All good man thanks! Cool! 😁🤟

[@christianutter5383]

It might not be marketed as a "load box" but there's a high chance it contains load resistors which will do the job.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

If someone takes a risk and tries it I’d like to know ’cos I’m not willing to take one with my precious amps 😊👍.

[@christianutter5383]

@@EugeValovirta230V Better not =). You could open it up or peek thru the ventilation holes to see what's inside.

[@aquilarossa5191]

@@EugeValovirta230V I just read the manual, which seems to indicate that it can be a standalone load box: "ATTENTION! To avoid damage to your amp, never use a valve amplifier without a load connected, such as PS1 and/or a loudspeaker!"

[@EugeValovirta230V]

That could also be interpreted that you have to have a cabinet and PS1 or just the cabinet. I did some research from various sources / sites and Thomann states that you can’t use it without a cab. On some review the reviewer stated he tried it without a cab and the line out sounded horrible then and the unit made strange noises so he stopped the ”experiment” immediately. So...I wouldn’t use it or even try it without a cab connected 😎.

[@fuzzb0x436]

It is a load box as well, it's the same product as the jet city attenuator which states it can used as a load box as long as the attenuation dial is set to 2.5 output.

[@AndyNyle]

I used it in rehearsal with my 100 watt Marshall and it killed this attenuator. Basically after making unpleasant smell it dropped the output volume. I thought my amp died but it was the attenuator that gave out.

[@davidgerlach631]

My stereo rig for 20 years now consists of 2 Diezel Herberts: Both a Mk1 and a Mk2 180 WATT heads. I use only two rack gear units for effects. A primary TC Electronic G-Major and a secondary TC Electronic G-Force for backup. The only effect between my guitar output and the input to my stereo Herbert rig is my Dunlop Crybaby Classic WAH - a KISS option. I was using 2 Bugera PS1 Soakers inline for each Herbert until it dawned on me that since I am always running through my TCEs, I can ditch the Bugera altogether. The simple fact that inherent to TCEs built-in attenuation setting in the "ALL LEVELS" block. Simply, it is the "Global Out Level" and the output range is off at (-100dB) ranging through to 0dB full level. This sets the overall output level of the G-Major/G-Force. As the parameter name states, this level is global and therefore not stored with presets. Using the Global Out level as overall volume for your guitar setup, instant volume control of your entire rig. It's much nicer and comforting knowing that my rig is "more pure" now, but if you don't have "transparent" rack gear such as TC Electronic gear is known for their "transparency", then for $100x2 (for stereo rigs) you cannot go wrong. But beware, you don't want to push these little guys much beyond 100W or you may be soaking some unwanted smoking in the room. They do rock, but I do notice a slight bit more "clarity" without the Bugeras when pushed hard. Plus, I like to hear my 12x JJ-KT77s in their full 35mA hot glowing glory... Live and rock on learning! Cool Ha! 😎

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool! 💪👌

[@iainooooo]

Thank you!

[@Johnsormani]

Most of these no-reactive load boxes are technically the same ( bugera,Harley Benton,jet city) just a few high watt resistors and high watt potentiometer. The reactive versions have also coils and capacitors in it to mimic a speaker more, hence the higher price. But also these are just an approximation of a real speaker and not perfect

[@Pitchuga]

Hi Euge, beeing relatively cheap comparing to other attenuator I have a question to you. Does it affects the tone in a bad way, that gnarly sound grrrrrrr 😁 of the tubes, and the chug of the palm mutes ???? I play 90% metal so the cleans don't really matter. Recent subscriber so cheers from Portugal 🤘 great informative videos

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Like I said (and played) on the video that I didn’t notice anything. Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@danielmiiros1967]

Kiitos, loistava video.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Ole hyvä🙏😎.

[@Mr131313ck]

Nice one mate. You think can be connected to a combo like Marshall JCM 900? Let me know if you can please

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! If you can put it between the power amp and the speaker 👌. Can’t remember if that’s possible with the 900 combo.

[@Mr131313ck]

@@EugeValovirta230V thanks for your swift reply unfortunately I am far away from home and i cannot remember but I will try find out

[@VanillaGorilla_808]

Would there be any benefit as far as tone goes to using the PS! with a EVH 5150 III 50 watt?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Sure. You can crank the amp to get some goo ol’ power tube mojo and then tame down the signal to cabinet so it’ll be as quiet or loud you want 👌.

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Euge, would you still recommend this unit for someone looking for a budget option attenuator?

[@michaelleigh]

Now are using just the amp with the Bugera or also the amp's preamp/master volume plus an overdrive pedal? Makes it hard to tell just the amp sound.

[@barneschris5148]

Great video! I want to use this with an Orange rockerverb 250 combo. Is it possible to use the burgera on both of the speakers in the combo?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! I’m not familiar with that amp but if you can hook the Bugera between the power amp & speakers then yes 👌😎.

[@burrrrrrrrrrrrrrp]

Why does it sound like you’re cranking a cement mixer when you turn the volume wheel

[@TheMirrorify]

Great video man, would you say this type of unit is safe for an amp to use every day for home jamming? Or would something like a captor be better?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! It did the job well for me.

[@YheGrothmog]

I want to get Marshall sound at so called bedroom levels if possible. Would it be better to get bedroom designed 1/0.1w amp or high wattage amp like jcm800 with power soak/ attenuator?

[@NishantDuttanoirvembre]

In my case I’m running it with Mesa 100w dual rectifier, it just gets super hot and starts acting weird like the volume starts going down. Then I have to start dialing towards 100 for the sound that I was getting at 5 or 10

[@Hallalo]

Does it kill some dynamics of the amp? Great Video and greetings from Germany!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Not really. I mean of course the tone is a bit different since the speakers aren’t getting the full power -> the negative feedback is smaller etc. so I wouldn’t use this for recording but it does the job it was designed to. Thanks!

[@cowatt502]

Hola great review loved it!!! Quick question. When you used the direct lineout into an impulse response is it safe to not have it plugged into the speaker cab at the same time? In other words. Will it be safe for my amp to be plugged into the power soaker without a speaker cabinet?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! I'm not actually 100% sure and talk about it more on this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHbEpIaGq8iFiaM

[@mitakuyeoyesin1739]

I was always told that you would need a dummy load not plugging into a cab at all... not sure that this box was made for a true dummy load... this guy here tells you how to build one yourself... in which you would simply just plug it into your amps speaker out and go... (this is a 4 or 8 ohm one, so switch the amps as well then write yourself a note)... pretty cute... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpupfJRudq-efNE

[@_Ep0ch_]

Marshall put a VPR (Virtual Power Reduction) switch on the TSL100 that is supposed to push the tubes harder at lower volumes. If I recall correctly, it tended to change the overall sound a fair bit. I'm curious if you've tried, but how does the Bugera PS1 compare to using the VPR?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah I have a TSL and have tried the VPR and it changes the sound quite a bit (to dull) but I didn’t notice such with the PS1.

[@_Ep0ch_]

@@EugeValovirta230V Haha yes exactly, it changes it to dull. Good to know the PS1 doesn't have this effect. Cheers!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😊👍

[@troyredford149]

How reliable is the Bugera PS1? the last unit i used started smoking after 10 minutes. I think it was a PAN PB1 the red one.

[@thomchylc]

Hi Euge. Is it possible to use a 100w tube amp without a column with this unit? I want to get rid of the speaker completely and do a listening session with the DAW on studio monitors. I read that the sound is very bad, is it true?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

This is just a cab attenuator. You’d need a reactive load for that like St: Rock’s React:IR (which has both reactive load & cab attenuator): kzbin.info/www/bejne/baSpep5_bMR3gZY

[@thomchylc]

@@EugeValovirta230V Yes, but you can't buy it anywhere. It's hard to find. I just read about him. Will suhr reactive load ir be suitable?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

The Suhr is a great reactive load (doesn’t have an attenuator, just the load) 👌.

[@thomchylc]

Hi Euge, can you point me to portals or websites where I can buy St.Rock React: IR impulse loader? I'm from Poland and I couldn't find anything here. There is also nothing on German eBay Kleinanzeigen. For home recording with 100w tube amplifiers is the golden grail 😀👍 Anyway, your videos are great. Lots of very good news. 👍👍👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I believe they only sell those through their website (at least that’s where I bought mine).

[@ConradMH]

Great bro!!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@ConradMH]

You are wellcome E!!!!!

[@JB-bl6ky]

Good review, cheers! Wondering if this would work with my DSL40CR, I like the amp but can’t really use it at home! I’m hoping something like this would work?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Yeah sure if you can put it between the amp and the speaker 👌. Don’t remember how that combo is wired but some combos have jacks so that you can use external speaker, unplug the combo speaker etc.

[@CedricSatterfield]

@@EugeValovirta230Vposting for posterity- DSL40CRs have an accessible 1/4” speaker wire so you can run the amp out to anything you can see at 16ohms.

[@Stashmanfpv]

You’re tone is killer for metal. Period! I’m not sold on the Bugera. I guess I’m going to have to buy one, try it, and decide for myself. I play a Marshall late 70’s JMP #2204 and it’s “magical.” So, I assume I’ll get similar tones to your #2203, just not as LOUD! I’d just like to be able to crank my amp without always performing for the neighbors. Thanks Euge, for all the great videos! ✌🏼 *SUBBED*

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! It’s cheap and does the job so I’m happy with it 👌😎. Although nowadays I use St. Rock’s React:IR which has also an attenuator and it’s the best I’ve tried: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baSpep5_bMR3gZY

[@vintagetubeamplifiers]

The volume difference in 50 vs 100 watt amplifiers is only about 3 db which is almost negligible, 100 watters are not 50% louder than 50 watters. Other factors come into play though such as more headroom with 100 watters. Personally I run all 50 watt tube amps purely by chance too. 1981 Marshall JCM 800 2204, 1993 Ampeg VL-502, 1966 Fender Bandmaster and a 1976 Fender Super Reverb all 50 watters though the Fenders are 40 watts each. But get the Bugera on sale at Sweetwater for only $69.99 and FREE shipping, you can't go wrong. Luckily I have always had attenuators though, the Ampeg VL's all have them built in and my JCM 800 was modded with a push/pull master volume 2 attenuator by Lee Jackson in the 80's.

[@KipCount]

Does this allow you to record with little to no volume coming out of the cab, or do you need some significant signal coming out of the cab in order to have a strong signal going to your recording interface?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I use Reactive Loads for recording 👌. This is mainly for playing IMO. Here’s few videos about the matter: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/baSpep5_bMR3gZY - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHbEpIaGq8iFiaM

[@kopan14]

hey man, thanks for the detailed review, does it compromise sound, esp compared to the same cranked level on the Amp to the cab themself? I cannot judge via YTB vids listening via headphones :D

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Yeah of course, like with all attenuators, cos the speakers doesn’t get the full power. It’s so minimal that I don’t care ’cos I don’t record with an attenuator on but just for reducing the volume at home, rehearsals etc. these does the job just fine👌😎.

[@GtrMan863]

I didn't know that Hunter played guitar 😮

[@jounistactics]

Would you say that this would allow one to play at home volumes with a reasonably good tone?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes 👌. That’s what I do 😎.

[@brandonmcvey9511]

@@EugeValovirta230V do you still use it today?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I use St. Rock React:IR which is a reactive load & cab attenuator in one device. The best one I’ve tried on both applications 👌.

[@LeeRoads]

bought... thanks

[@robcny74]

I have a 6505+ and have been debating one of these. I'm just worried the head will fry it . How hot was it when you were pushing past 5 ?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I run my Marshall’s usually past 5 (usually many hours / day) and they’ve been fine ’cos they were designed for that 😎. Obviously they are hot but a tube amp should be. I hardly turn my original 5150 past five ’cos after that it just gets mushy. But on my scandinavian 800s the sweet spot is between 2-3 and it’s about the same than 5-6 on a ”standard” 800: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3qZn4ePeKqjjNU So the Master volume sweet spot is different even on similar amps 😊.

[@robcny74]

Cool thx man . Ill get a ps1 and see how it works out

[@EugeValovirta230V]

@@robcny74 Lemme know then ;-)

[@hardknocc922]

Same man. Did you ever get it? If so how did it work?

[@teci95]

Hello there, i heard that if you have 100wat heat (i do, dsl 100h)you really need to be carefull cranking it with power soak cause you may fry it. Cause it's limit is 100w and cranked Marshall 100w amp can go well above that..

[@EugeValovirta230V]

That could be the case especially with old Marshalls (Plexi especially) but I really haven’t found the need to crank them fully up. Around noon is usually the sweet spot for me 👌😎.

[@teci95]

@@EugeValovirta230V Yeah I can agree. I just got bugera and my amp is set on one o'clock. Finaly i can play in my bedroom in this corona times. Thanks for the review and answer 😊🙏

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌🙏😊

[@AndreeTheGuitarist]

Thanks for your awesome video! I have a question: I use a Engl Powerball II (100 watt) and I uss it with master at 1 at home without too much volume. I use the 4 channels of the head and it has nice sound. Do I really need a power soak? I mean, using power soak and using the master at 5 should I get a better sound even on distortion channels or I need it only to crank the clean and get power tubes distortion? Thanks!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! I guess those modern amps sound ok without pushing the power tubes but IMO any amp will sound better when you get some of that good ol’ power tube mojo in there. The amps just become more alive and especially with older amps (Plexis, 800s etc.) it’s pretty much a must or the tone could be quite thin. But if it sounds good, it’s good 😎

[@danielblank6717]

I bought this a while ago and tried it with my 100 watt plexi. After about 3 minutes it started smoking so I stopped and didn’t try again out of fear for my amp. Defective unit maybe?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Oh damn. I haven’t had any problems but my Plexi is only 50 watts and since 100w Plexi puts out actually a lot more than 100w when cranked it might be the case. 100w Plexi is a beast and easily the loudest amp I’ve ever played and I’ve played / own quite a few 😎. I mean my 50 watt 1987x is louder than my Peavey 5150 block letter cranked 😁.

[@urdmatyi9794]

is this woking with tah marshall SVH20 20 watt amp?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Sure.

[@nj3763]

This can actually be used as a load box without speaker load.

[@andrewmagana8093]

Killer tone bro 🤘 sounds awesome... are those stickers on your guitar or is it a paint job?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Stickers. ESP made it for me when I was in Shining and it has the band’s logo painted so I covered it with stickers ’cos it’d feel quite weird to use that guitar nowadays.

[@satamique]

Can i use this with my little Peavy companion 15 watts? (Not tube amp) i just have an input jack in the front and a headphone jack, it's just 15 watts but it's loud...in my appartment!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

If it has a speaker out then yes so you just connect this in between the power amp and the speaker 👌.

[@jarkkotursas]

Moi kumpaa johtoa voi käyttää ps1 lineoutissa ulkosessa äänikortissa Kitara johtoa vai pitääkö olla kaapin johto ?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Lineouttiin ihan normi skittapiuha 👌.

[@calvinaustin81]

Bro will it work in Indian conditions where 220 volts is the norm unlike 110 in US or will I have to put a step down transformer before it?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I live in Europe so 220V works. They probably sell a 110V in the US.

[@calvinaustin81]

@@EugeValovirta230V 👍

[@kettenlaiho]

Did you have any problem with the knob for the line out? I’ve seen videos where people have problems with it cause it’s not independent on the bigger knob for the cab...

[@EugeValovirta230V]

A bit yeah but I don’t use it since the line out signal isn’t very good. I did a video where I compare it to a very high quality Suhr Reactive Load if you’re interested 😎: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHbEpIaGq8iFiaM

[@kettenlaiho]

@@EugeValovirta230V thanks, man!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤘😎

[@orcunozcan]

Hej Euge, I have decided that to buy marshall origin 50h and that bugera, could you please tell me that whats your pros and cons refarding bugera so far its still a good option ? Thanks Ahhh device needs to cab 🙁🙁🙁 checked you second video

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah Bugera is a power soak so you can crank the amp and play with a cab on moderate levels. You can record a DI signal from the Bugera PS1 but it’s not very good. I use it when I’m just jamming with an amp & a cab and not recording and it works great for that 👌.

[@orcunozcan]

@@EugeValovirta230V yes indeed, now i found captor 8 i think it will fit for me.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌💪

[@FrankCastleThePunisher666]

I just bought this and it started smoking after 10 minutes. Had to return it.

[@azzazelo]

Bugera is under rated imo. I thought you could use it without a speaker if you wanted....

[@EugeValovirta230V]

It is. To my knowledge it’s only a power soak and not a dummy load. I didn’t dare to try it out without a cabinet ’cos the risk of blowing up my precious Marshall’s would be too big 😎.

[@azzazelo]

@@EugeValovirta230V yeah of course don't want to risk it!

[@jasonveall88]

I've had one and can confirm its not a dummy load.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

@@jasonveall88 Thanks Jason!

[@Zero_thehero]

100 watt marshall mg fx everything on ten power soak just open enough for sound to come through power soak got hot enough to burn my hand aftre 20-30 mins

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Sounds like my old Marshalls: I could fry an egg on them when they’re cranked 😎. Love that smell & the sound 😊👌.

[@guitargod4697]

mitää brotippei jos haluu olla maailmankuulusa kitaristi maailomankuulus bändis?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Pitää skulaa hyvin ja olla nasta jäbä 😎

[@leonardohernandez8367]

Can you plug headphones in the speaker output?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I wouldn’t try it since there’s quite a bit of power involved so it’ll probably fry the headphones and especially the headphones’ cable since it’s not a heavy duty speaker cable.

[@vovokidx9691]

can i use this to my ht club 40 mk2 6L6

[@nathan.j101]

What tuning is that? sounds awesome

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Can’t remember anymore what I used and can’t check out the vid atm 😎.

[@timolonnberg3205]

Eli nyt kun mulla on uus putkivahvari niin tälläkö uskallan liittää sen mun steinbergin äänikorttiin/audiointerfaceen ja sit käyttää daw-pluginia hakemaan kaiutinsoundit?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

No ei tää siihen hirveän hyvä ole. Joku siihen varta vasten suunniteltu reactive load hoitaa homman paremmin ja turvallisemmin 😎. Kyllä tälläkin pärjää, mutta kuten tästä voit tsekata, niin ei se ihan siihen ole paras mahdollinen: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHbEpIaGq8iFiaM Mä käytän itse St. Rockin React:IR:ää mikä on paras reactive load ja cab attenuator, mitä oon testannut: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/baSpep5_bMR3gZY

[@timolonnberg3205]

@@EugeValovirta230V joo ja tossa kun kattelin ton sun videon huolella niin se kun se vaatii skobeliitännän anyway niin ei oikein houkuta. Mites se sun Suhr kun vaihdoit tohon uuteen? Onks se kaupan?

[@timolonnberg3205]

Meinaan vaan kun tää uus hobby tuntuu imevän kaikki fyrkat eikä tartte ees hurahdella mihinkään vintageen - se vaan kun on jotenkin koukussa ”hyvään soundiin”

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Kyllä mä käytän sitäkin aina välillä ja varsinkin silloin jos ajan kahta nuppia samaan aikaan, joten ei ole kaupan 😎.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎