Guitar amps and cabs are just as crucial to a guitarist’s tone as the guitar itself. Amplifiers shape the sound—whether it’s clean and warm, crunchy and bluesy, or full-on distortion for rock and metal. They come in two main types: combo amps, which include both the amp and speaker in one unit, and amp heads, which are paired with separate cabinets (cabs) to project the sound.
Cabs come in various sizes, like 1×12, 2×12, or the mighty 4×12, each delivering different tone and feel. Speakers, cabinet wood, and even open vs closed backs all influence the sound. Matching the right amp and cab gives players control over their dynamics, tone, and presence—whether you’re playing in your bedroom, a studio, or on a festival stage.
A preamp (preamplifier) is the first stage in your guitar signal chain that takes the weak signal from your guitar and boosts it to a usable level for shaping tone and driving the power amp.
It’s where much of your tone is formed—controlling gain, EQ, and character. In valve (tube) amps, the preamp stage is what gives you that classic warmth and breakup when pushed. In modern rigs, standalone preamp pedals or rack units can mimic classic amp tones or create entirely new ones. Whether in a studio or live setup, a good preamp is the heart of your sound.
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Small size design, all-chip production process, input and output coupling capacitor using imported non-polar brand capacitors, op amp using fever-level AD828 patch. Working Voltage: DC 5V-15V Board Size: 33x25mm/1.3×0.98" Notice: the board without voltage regulation function, it is best to use a regulated power supply or battery-powered, otherwise …
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Wide voltage input DC12~30V, detachable chip, pure sound and low noise XH-A902 NE5532 Audio Pre-amplifier Module Wide applications, it's suitable for pre-amp sound source amplification of all audio power amplifiers
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【Features】The amplifier board is processed by professional manufacturing, it has precise design, waterproof and dust prevention, stable performance 【Excellent Performance】The preamplifier adopt high performance NE5532 chip, with low noise and excellent output drive performance.5X amplification factor brings you shocking auditory enjoyment, and dual…
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The preamplifier board is made with high quality electronic components, has stable performance and long service life. Dual channel stereo power amplifier board. Its quality is guaranteed. 5X amplification factor brings you shocking auditory enjoyment. You can use it with peace of mind. Adopting high performance NE5532 chip, with low noise and excel…
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Smaller noise floor.It is suitable for a wide of preamplifier amplification of all amplifiers. It has a wide input DC12~30V. The XH-A902 preamplifier board uses chip, which is purer than other similar op amps. Adopt high NE5532 chip, with low noise and excellent output drive Made with electronic components, stable long service life.