Suhr Reactive Load
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Suhr
Reactive Load
Product Info
Article Number:
368655
Brand:
Suhr
Model:
Reactive Load
Category:
Guitar Amp Attenuators
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Suhr Reactive Load is a fantastic solution for players wanting to capture their tube amp's character without a speaker, especially in studio or quiet practice scenarios. It's a premium-priced tool that’s perfect for those prioritizing a transparent, authentic load and a clean DI signal, rather than speaker simulation.
Product Description
- Suhr Reactive Load
- Load Box with DI
- Simple solution to take up the warmth and dynamics of your sound without putting microphones to a speaker during a gig or studio recording
- Connected to tube amp instead of loudspeaker and loads it with 8 Ohm
- Generates a symmetrical as well as assymmetrical signal (without loudspeaker simulation) to be connected to recording devices
- effects and power amps
- Recommended max. amp power: 100 Watt RMS
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 22.35 x 22.6 x 9.6 cm
- Weight: 3 kg
PROS
- • Excellent transient response preserves amp’s dynamic feel
- • Suhr’s reactive design offers a natural, speaker-like load
- • Solid build quality with robust internal components
- • DI output provides a clean, usable signal for recording
CONS
- • Limited power handling; not ideal for high-wattage amps
- • Relatively compact, but still adds to pedalboard footprint
- • Lacks speaker simulation options found in some competitor units
Product Video
Key Features
Power Rating
100 Watt RMS
Impedance
8 Ohm
Controls
Power switch, XLR DI output level control
Reactive/Resistive
Reactive
Speaker Output
None – loads the amplifier directly
Weight
3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
A reactive load mimics the physical properties of a speaker cone, preserving the amp’s dynamics and interaction, unlike a resistive load which just absorbs power.
While technically possible, the Reactive Load is designed specifically for tube amplifiers to capitalize on its reactive behavior; results with solid-state may be unpredictable.
Yes, the XLR DI output is balanced, providing a clean and noise-free signal even over substantial distances.
