Reviewer Phil Schrantz, 2 years experience
Manufacturer Acoustic Image
Model Clarus (w/updated power amp section)
Price $499 USD

Dimensions 8.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 inches, ~5 lbs.
Wattage 125/200/300 watts @ 8/4/2 ohms
Speaker(s) n/a
EQ 4 band, non-parametric
Effects parallel efects loop
Controls lo/hi gain inputs w/switchable impedance,gain, master volume, bal
anced DI out
Other
EMail : philbert@voyager.net All of the comments made in the earlier review are dead-on. The Clarus is an amazing amp. As long as you don't need thunderous volume, it has everything you need and nothing you don't. (Besides, that's what the DI is for...) The new power section gives the amp more headroom and you can really hear it - the amp's sensitivity to dynamic changes is phenomenal. Play soft and light and you get that kind of sound. Dig in hard and BOOM! - Its right there. I'm definitely hearing things (mostly bad, some good) in my playing that I haven't heard before. All this and no hernia - its a winner...

Construction 100%
Loudness 90%
(enough for me w/EA VL 110)
Clarity 100%
(extremely accurate - if you don't like what you hear, its you...)
Tone 100%
(warm, very un-solid state)
Size/Bulkiness 100%
(I'd give it more, but you get the point)
Value 99%
(a headphone jack would be nice but there's no room for one!)
Overall 100%
(A no-brainer. Buy one - buy one now!)
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