Victory Amplifiers V4 The Kraken Preamp

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Victory Amplifiers V4 The Kraken Preamp

Victory Amplifiers

V4 The Kraken Preamp

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 446743
Model: V4 The Kraken Preamp
Price: $328.90

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The Kraken preamp is a focused, high-gain powerhouse bringing Victory’s signature tone into a pedal format. It’s ideal for players wanting that specific VX Kraken sound without the full amp commitment, particularly those in progressive metal or heavier rock genres. The tube-driven design and remote switching make it a serious contender for stage use.

Product Description

  • Victory Amplifiers V4 The Kraken Preamp
  • Preamp for Electric Guitar
  • 2 channels
  • Can be used as preamp or pedal
  • Heavy
  • progressive and extended range sounds from the Victory Amplifier VX The Kraken Amplifier
  • Developed with Rabea Massaad
  • Full tube signal path with 1x EC900 and 3x CV4014 tubes
  • Remote switchable via jack socket
  • FX loop
  • Controls: Vol 1
  • Vol 2
  • Master 1
  • Master 2
  • Bass
  • Middle
  • Treble
  • Bright switch
  • Effect on / off LED
  • Channel footswitch
  • Effect bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Through: 6.3 mm jack
  • FX Loop In & Out: 2x 6.3 mm jack
  • Effect Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power adapter connection (coaxial connection 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative polarity inside)
  • Power consumption: 800 mA
  • Powered by 12V DC power adapter (included)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 223 x 140 x 90 mm
  • Weight: 1650 g
  • Made in the U.K.

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

PROS
  • • Full tube signal path delivers Victory’s signature high-gain character
  • • EC900 triode provides exceptional headroom and dynamic response
  • • Rabea Massaad's design captures the essence of the VX Kraken amplifier
  • • Remote switching adds serious flexibility for live performance scenarios
CONS
  • • Significant weight (1650g) makes it less portable for gigging
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to a full amplifier head
  • • FX loop quality might be a bottleneck for high-end effects chains

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Key Features

Channels 2 (Clean/Lead)
Preamp Type All-Tube
EQ 3-band (Bass, Middle, Treble) + Bright Switch
Effects FX Loop
Connections Input, Through, FX Loop In/Out, Effect Output, Power Adapter
Weight 1650g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The clean channel is surprisingly responsive; humbuckers will deliver a thicker tone, while single coils retain clarity but benefit from the preamp's added sparkle.
The remote functionality is robust, utilizing a standard jack connection, but ensure a quality cable to avoid any signal interruptions onstage.
Unlike many solid-state preamps, the Kraken’s all-tube design offers a more organic and dynamic response, though it requires a dedicated power supply.

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