Hughes&Kettner Spirit AmpMan Modern
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Hughes&Kettner
Spirit AmpMan Modern
Product Info
Article Number:
512783
Brand:
Hughes&Kettner
Model:
Spirit AmpMan Modern
Category:
Pedalboard Amps
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AmpMan Modern is a clever little box that punches way above its weight. It’s perfect for bedroom players, practice sessions, or anyone needing a compact, gig-ready amp with surprisingly good tones and recording capabilities. The dual channel design really lets you cover a lot of ground – from sparkling cleans to crunchy modern rock – all in a footprint that won’t break your back.
Product Description
- Hughes&Kettner Spirit AmpMan Modern
- Pedal Amp
- Based on Spirit Tone Generator technology
- Power: 50 W at 4 Ohm
- 25 W at 8 Ohm
- 12.5 W at 16 Ohm
- 2 Independent channels
- Channel 1: Vintage from blues up to modern crystal clear
- clean sounds
- Channel 2: High gain rock and ultra-dierct metal sounds from to '90s to today
- Controls: Gain
- tone
- presence
- resonance
- sagging
- volume per channel
- Boost
- footswitchable (Status can be saved for each channel)
- Serial FX loop
- footswitchable (Status can be saved for each channel)
- Solo control
- footswitchable (0 to +6 dB level boost compared to master)
- IDB noise gate from Black Spirit 200 (Setting can be saved for each channel)
- RED BOX AE+ with 8 speaker emulations from Black Spirit 200 (Selection can be saved for each channel)
- Separately adjustable headphone output: 3.5 mm Stereo
- Adjustable aux input
- Balanced XLR output for cabinet emulation
- Amp dimensions (W x H x D): 250 x 52 x 153 mm
- Amp weight: 2.29 kg
- Power supply dimensions (W x H x D): 129 x 32 x 52 mm
- Power supply weight: 280 g /127 lbs
PROS
- • Spirit Tone Generator delivers surprisingly authentic amp tones for its size
- • Dual channels offer excellent versatility, from clean blues to modern high-gain
- • Integrated RED BOX AE+ provides convenient recording options with diverse speaker emulations
- • IDB noise gate effectively tames high-gain sounds without overly squashing dynamics
CONS
- • Physical size might be limiting for some pedalboard configurations
- • While versatile, channel sculpting lacks the depth of a full-sized amp
- • Build quality feels adequate for the price point, but not premium
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
50W @ 4 Ohm, 25W @ 8 Ohm, 12.5W @ 16 Ohm
Class
Digital Modeling
Speaker Output
Combines speaker emulation with external speaker connection
Impedance
4, 8, 16 Ohms
Connections
Serial FX loop, Speaker Out, Footswitch, USB
Weight
Approximately 7 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The RED BOX provides a convenient alternative for quick recordings, but a dedicated interface will offer higher fidelity and more detailed control.
Yes, you can connect to an external speaker cabinet, ensuring you get a fuller, louder sound when needed.
It's a modeled effect simulating power amp sag, adding a touch of warmth and compression when engaged, though it’s not a perfect recreation of tube sag.
