Vox AC15H

I got this for my home studio. I specifically wanted a separate head as I'm gonna use it for recording with an iso cab.

First of all, let's be honest: This isn't REALLY an AC15 at all. It's more like a half wattage version of the current version of the AC30. A real AC15 is a completely different amp with a different tube configuration and of course a different tone.

When judged on it's own terms this "AC15" head is still a very nice little amp though. For my needs it's a much more practical option than the full size AC30 (or even the AC15 combo). Very nice tone. When used with an Alnico Blue it more or less nails the famous 60s "jangle" tone. With Greenbacks or other speakers it can get more versatile and cover a wider range of musical genres.

There are a couple of disappointments though. Firstly, the built in attenuator only works at 16 ohm. This is only mentioned very briefly in the product manual. I find it rather sneaky when Thomann + Vox omit this important information from the product description and specs. I have a nice selection of 8 ohm speakers that I wanted to use with this amp but I now realize that the built in attenuator will be useless for this.

Secondly, I find it slightly disappointing that they've dropped the channel link feature you get with the AC30. How much more money would it cost to include this very useful feature on the AC15? Peanuts! Of course I knew about this before I purchased the amp but I needed a head and Vox don't sell any AC30 heads so...

The build quality is more or less the same as any other amps that are mass manufactured in Asia. It's decent enough for the price but it certainly won't last as long as a properly built, vintage Vox.