Fryette Power Station 2 - Quick Overview!

Here's a nutshell video quickly explaining what exactly the Fryette Power Station is and what it can do for you.
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The Fryette Power Station® - a new amplifier attenuator and re-amplification solution, offering players intuitive and precise control over amplifier volume, distortion behavior and a wide range of highly refined tonal qualities previously unavailable from any single attenuating or re-amping product.
Built on decades of experience producing the finest all-tube power amps available, the Power Station is a practical and highly functional tool that solves problems frequently encountered in live playing and recording environments. It beautifully accentuates the inherent qualities of any amplifier and allows your amplifier to breathe and dynamically respond to your playing technique the way a great guitar amp should. The Power Station is designed to be transparent, user friendly, reliable and ultra-responsive to a wide array of guitar amplifier and speaker types. It also integrates seamlessly with any combination of internal and external speaker configurations.
The Power Station also excels as a power booster, something that no other attenuator can do. Just as you would connect a big amp to reduce output volume, the Power Station can also be used to boost the output of a small amplifier. Imagine taking your mini-amp or small vintage combo to a gig and having enough power to be heard without sacrificing feel and tonal quality. It is not only possible, but easy and fun!
Finally, your Power Station functions as a versatile silent reactive load for direct recording by simply connecting the Balanced or Unbalanced Line out to your recording interface.
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Music and guitar dude = Joe Gamble: / @joegambleguitar

[@brettdiaz]

The PS-2 is the best purchase I’ve made in a long time

[@jst601]

I must confess... I've watched your videos more than...twice..just to stare at that Sound City head. ❤️

[@Toology88]

Such an amazing versatile tool. I've got a few preamp pedals that sound amazing going through power amp

[@srh361]

Just had two Fryette PS-2 unit in a row that were faulty, talk about being pissed off because I need an attenuator right now and Fryette has put me in a bind big time! Don't waste your money!

[@shawnglass108]

This is by far the best piece of guitar gear I’ve ever bought to go with my guitars and amps. Incredible!

[@brendanlucero8585]

I'm new to power amps. what exactly do they do? i have a Fryette Pitbull UL 100. would this particular power amp enhance it?

[@alfonsealbanese1785]

Of all the equipment Ive owned and have used, this is my absolute favorite in terms of live gigs as well as in a recording situation (especially if you use a Good Cab simulator). I hope to get a second one soon (once you can actually get them again)

[@SpaceCaptainCreations]

I just ordered one, I’m so stoked to integrate this into my home studio.

[@cpfs936]

LOL "100 watt tube spew." Just got mine yesterday. Actually waiting on the amp to go with it.

[@giacomocicirello3538]

it would a nice upgrade to get stereo 25/25 and mono 50! maybe is not technically possible, but a reactive load/attenuator/and stereo/mono tube power amp, that will be killer!

[@sinisailjadica1842]

The best thing I've bought in the last few years... How to play a 50-100w amp cranked at a stereo volume.... (Talking Mesa, Budda SD , pittbull...)

[@BenJ2827]

Great and informative overview -Thanks for posting!

[@cinquettitt6161]

Great, thanks! But what is the main difference between Fryette Power Station 2 and Fryette Power Station 100???

[@cazziebb1707]

Will my Ceriatone sound like a Ceriatone, or a PS-2?

[@ajlsrv5490]

I really wish this had cab emulation for going direct.

[@patrolduty8715]

Damn, this is freaking powerful & cool device. I want to get rid of that muddy low mid in my RectoverB 25 due to EL84 (I hate Mesa for select that tube in their mini amps). This PS2 this realy beyond my expectation!!!!

[@duncancartledge1667]

Loving the PS2A, the improvements from the original are very well thought out and work fantastically. Particularly impressed with the pad on the volume control, great for home use. I’ve used it with a range of amps/ speakers and feel that it sounds better than the original , probably due to losing the Low Pass filter. I’ve also considered using a Strymon Iridium ( with its cab sim disabled) into a 2x12 cab and have a couple of questions. As it’s not strictly a line level output device would you recommend running to the line in or through the FX return? If I run to line in can I then go from line out to audio interface etc, from the manual I don’t think you can but maybe wring. Thanks

[@FryetteAmps]

Since there's no downside to running your Iridium into the FX Return, there's no reason not to try it. And you can experiment with the return level using the rear panel level switch. Whichever way works best for you is the right way. The Line Out is before the Line In, so the only way to effect the Line out is to send that to the Iridium first. Here's a link to the internal signal path of the PS-2: cdn10.bigcommerce.com/s-qis3kuj7/products/93/images/759/Block_Diagram__PS2SR__85230.1616293488.1280.1280.jpg?c=2

[@duncancartledge1667]

@@FryetteAmps tried both line in and FX loop return, prefer the loop. 👍

[@prodsunss]

Hey guys, is there any noticeable running into the fryette vs without? Thinking about getting either a 6505MH or a 120w 6505 so i really would like to know if the fryette changes the tone at all both when attenuating a powerful amp and boosting a small one. Thank you 🤘🏽

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

Here's a question. When you say the power amp section makes your smaller amp sound much bigger, do you mean it makes it a lot louder, or do you mean if can take an EL84 amp that's relatively thin sounding and add the huge low end and umph of a 50W amp? Basicallt does it just increase the volume, or will it turn a small EL84 amp into a large 50W sounding amp with that big bottle tub sound, even at low volumes?

[@pitamoncha2112]

Sounds great, but does it wear more than normal on your amp tubes (pre & pwr)?

[@cazziebb1707]

Your power tubes would wear out quicker since you're running them hotter with the attenuator, but not your preamp tubes.

[@jackrex7817]

Quick question; I just acquired a PS-2. Love how I can get really nice sound from my amp at really nice volumes! If I wanted to run my time and modulation effects, do I use the effects loop of my amp, or the effects loop section of the PS-2?

[@FryetteAmps]

Definitely use the PS Loop!

[@jackrex7817]

@@FryetteAmps Thank You!!!

[@cragginshred]

What he did not answer was if used Only as attenuator for high power 50w head **does it bypass the 6L6 power section of the ps2a to Not change my tone or?? Thanks!

[@jprosentreter]

If I'm running an el34 powered amp (Vintage Jcm800 2203) will the a 6L6 power section color my tone at all? Don't wanna lose that el34 magic.

[@Mumumumykul]

it will, but thats not a bad thing. theres plenty of tonal options on either model to help you round out your sound. it will still sound like your amp, it will just bring out a different side of it!

[@craigthomson3621]

I am trying to connect my Fryette PS-2A to a Fender ‘64 Custom Deluxe Reverb combo amp (8 ohm), fitted with a Celestion T5953 8 ohm 90w Alnico Cream speaker. I have followed the wiring application example number 2 in the Power Station owners manual (Fender amps speaker cable into female to female 1/4” adapter, then Standard 1/4” to 1/4” Male speaker cable into the PS2 speaker 1 parallel wired output jack, then Standard 1/4” to 1/4” Male speaker cable from Fender amp speaker out to PS2 amp in). The PS2 Brite and Warm switches are set to flat, amplifier and cabinet impedance switches set to 8 ohm. I am not running any effect in the loop. There is normal sound coming from the Fender amplifier, and the Fender amplifier volume controls work, but the Fryette PS2 volume control does not work. The sound cuts out completely when I operate the PS2 Bypass switch. Basically the PS2 does not seem to be doing anything (I want it to attenuate). What am I doing wrong?

[@FryetteAmps]

There could be more than one issue. Please contact [e-mail]. Thanks.

[@craigthomson3621]

@@FryetteAmps - will do, thanks.

[@craigthomson3621]

All sorted now -PS2 works fine.

[@Michael-bm8hi]

In theory a great piece of gear, however it introduces fan noise in the room and (!) a certain amount of hum in my speakers when idling. This is extremely disturbing when playing at home in my studio. I contacted Fryette support, sent videos showing the hum issue and never heard back. For me it seems that they simply squeezed too much into a relatively small enclosure or didn’t take too much care for adapting the Power Stations power supply to the European 50 Hz (instead of 60 in the US). My power stations are now idling in my studio unless I hear from Fryette. The solution for me is taking a stand-alone reactive load and reamping the line signal from this unit with one of my other tube amps (into the effects return). This is a noiseless setup and in my view the way to go and much better.

[@muleblues71]

I have an issue with mine making random popping noises. Volume decreases then goes to normal after each pop. Bad tube?

[@drodik]

Joe , I have a question, presence and depth zero is 12 o'clock or far left, thanks .....

[@FryetteAmps]

Zero is all the way to the left.

[@drodik]

@@FryetteAmps thx ...

[@godzown3091]

Hello I recently purchased and received my Quad Cortex and a Fryette PS2 I also am using a Celestine F 150 FFR speaker. How exactly would you hook it up? If you could let me know I would appreciate it. I’m going out of Quad to the in on the Fryette What should I set the amp impedance to. The speaker is set to 8 ohms Should it be set to flat on the front with the presence and depth turned down.

[@kgjohnson0240]

I have a Marshall Zakk Wylde JCM 800 100 watt head and the EVH Stealth 100 watt head and I’m trying to decide which power taxation to go with. Obviously I would primarily use it to run the amps at the levels they sound awesome, but not make my ears bleed. Just don’t know which one to go with. I know one is 50 watts and the other is 100 watts. Just not sure which one to purchase.

[@FryetteAmps]

If you really need the control switching function and the extra headroom provided by the PS-100, that would be the choice. If you don't play that loud, or need the switching features the PS-2 is more than enough power.

[@RequiemDead]

Anthony Edwards look alike award goes to!

[@spaceman8839]

I dig it !

[@Auen73]

Looks to be a fantastic product/concept. My question is.......if I'm only using my Tube amp + the PS2 Load + PS2 I.R.'s at a gig.....(Not using a speaker cab or the 6L6 power section at all) and a PS2 power tube fails middle of a gig.......can PS2 power section be safely bypassed/turned off? Thanks

[@JoeGambleGuitar]

Yep. The reactive load portion actually functions without the unit even being turned on so you'd be fine!

[@Auen73]

@@JoeGambleGuitar Thanks for answering my question👍. It's a pretty important detail & would be a serious deal breaker for me.

[@Henysipper]

Is it better to get the ps100 for a multi watt amp that max’s out at 100 or use the ps-2 and switch the amp to 50?

[@pauljackson2938]

Newbie question. Is it safe to have a tube amp connected to the amp in, and a synergy sn-2 and a friedman ir-x (on a a/b switch) connected to the line in permanently? I would only use ether the synergy/ irx or tube amp at once. The speaker out would go to my cab *with a celestion f12 X200 ff

[@FryetteAmps]

Currently that won't work. You have to unplug the Syn 2 from the Line In to allow the loaded amp signal to get to the power amp. However, we have a solution for that coming out next month. So, keep an eye out for an announcement soon.

[@pauljackson2938]

@@FryetteAmps great thanks for the reply. I will look out for it

[@voxpathfinder15r]

I want to use this with my solid state Vox Pathfinder 15R amplifier. The issue is - my pathfinder has an overdamped power section which is normal for most SS amplifiers. Is this device overdamped as well to give a faithful amplification to smaller amplifiers - or is it an underdamped power section. I would like to get an underdamped relationship with speaker and amplifier when using this to amplify my 15 watts SS amplifier.

[@FryetteAmps]

Sure. Just set the Voicing switches to FLAT and Presence/Depth to zero.

[@voxpathfinder15r]

@@FryetteAmps are the voicing switches a zobel network?

[@FryetteAmps]

@@voxpathfinder15r No.

[@antropomorfizacja]

One question - at low volume this tool will not make 1w tube amplifier sound like 50W amp at low volume, am I right? (it will not make more bottom end)

[@FryetteAmps]

Not if you don't want it to. Yes if you do. You can choose settings to your liking.

[@godzown3091]

Hello again. I’m running My Quad into the return of the Fryette and engaged the the button under the return on the Fryette. And the volume jumps sounds killer. I can run less volume out of the Quad Cortex . Is that ok?

[@FryetteAmps]

Perfectly fine!

[@daveduffy2823]

Can I run a pre amp pedal into the return of the loop on the Fryette directly, or do I have to keep it into the return on my amp? If I can run into the Fryette can I disconnect the cable on “amp in”? That would effectively take my amp out of the picture.

[@FryetteAmps]

We'll address that in an upcoming video.

[@frankchaina2498]

Powerstation arrived, love it! Question please, if I have Neunaber pedals in the PS2 loop with the Efx level switch on Hi, then hit the switch to low(instrument level) there's a big jump in volume for a second then it returns to the volume it was at with the Efx loop switch on high. Is this brief volume jump normal?

[@FryetteAmps]

Yes. The delay in the pedal plays the last received signal back at the new level first.

[@frankchaina2498]

@@FryetteAmps Thank you

[@bdctube]

I'm really curious about how the Power stations respond to a guitars volume control ?

[@FryetteAmps]

That entirely depends on how the amp you're using it with responds to your guitar volume.

[@bdctube]

I bought one and I like it@@FryetteAmps

[@heythere6983]

Would fryette consider making one of these with el 34 tubes? It definitely sounds like the most natural attenuation from everything Iv heard online over many demoes. However I find that it recessed and softens the mids a bit , I suppose this is due to the tubes. I would use this for Marshall’s but I wouldn’t want to recess their midrange if possible . However if I used this with 6l6 amp then I’d use it

[@Mumumumykul]

i have a mesa with el84 tubes and tried the Two Notes Torpedo Captor, and now own a Power Station. with both, attenuating my amp made me lose significant high end. however, with the power station, i was able to get a lot of it back. i feel like i have to attribute that to it using 6L6s. when i use it to boost my amp, all that rich crunchy, peavey-ish high end that my mesa just cant provide comes out. its the best of both worlds. i just think putting EL34 tubes in the power station would darken the tone too much. i feel like if your amp already had 6L6's it might be useful but, when attenuating, its way harder to keep your tone bright than to bring back low end or low mids. at really quiet volumes, for example, i have to have the presence knob all the way up and the depth knob all the way down.

[@cembobiohazard7779]

ok, can I use it as a poweramp, let say instead 2/50/2 and get the same result, or is PS2 power section different to 2/50/2 standalone poweramp

[@FryetteAmps]

The 2/50/2 is a stereo power amp and has a bit more output power, but otherwise, similar sonic response..

[@cembobiohazard7779]

@@FryetteAmps thanks. I don't really need poweramp for live aplication, only for recording. No need for stereo too. I was just wondering whether PS2 can give me that poweramp mojo or it's just for reamping with no impact on sound

[@aaron9142]

Can you use the line out for headphones?

[@FryetteAmps]

You're going to want an IR loader in between the PS and phones.

[@aaron9142]

@@FryetteAmps Which is where your PL-IR would come in, correct?

[@FryetteAmps]

@@aaron9142 Yes. that's right. If you don't need attenuation, you can use only the PL-IR.

[@aaron9142]

Awesome. I already and have the PS-100 and love it, so it'll remain. I guess I would take the line out of the PS-100 into the line line of the PL-IR? Or, if using the PL-IR without the PS-100, does connecting headphones defeat a connected guitar speaker cabinet?

[@FryetteAmps]

@@aaron9142 If using with the PS-100, you can connect the PL-IR Amp In to the PS speaker out and PL-IR speaker out to the cab. Or if using only the PL-IR, using the Headphone Out will not interrupt anything.

[@l.e.b.3803]

Hello. Where is it made?

[@FryetteAmps]

Our factory in Los Angeles.

[@geezberry8889]

man these things have jumped in price. i can't do it