Valve Heaven The Stack User Manual - page 2
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Congratulations on your purchase of “The Stack” amplifier, by Valve Heaven.
Everyone who has had the chance to hear this little powerhouse of an amp has been amazed at
the huge rock sounds it produces. Finally, you can have this great sound at your fingertips at a
home/apartment friendly volume!
Here are some instructions on use and optimisation of The Stack so you can maximise your
enjoyment of this unique amplifier.
Features:
Features:
Features:
Features:
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Appealing “retro” aluminium/chrome 1950’s styling.
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Very strong industrial construction.
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Tiny size and weight – it measures only 12cm x 8cm x 9cm and weighs only 650grams.
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In spite of its small size, it is a complete all valve amplifier using the same topology as a
full sized guitar amp.
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Meticulously hand constructed using time honoured “point to point” wiring for optimum
sound and reliability.
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Unique “plug and play” function which allows you to easily change valves in your amp
with a wide range of valve types to customise tone and gain structure.
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Using an innovative power design, The Stack is powered by a 12V DC power pack. This
also allows battery operation of the amp for buskers or touring musicians on the road.
The Stack draws a tiny 450mA of current – 12V batteries can power the amp for up to 8
hours before recharging. It runs cool in operation.
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Minimalist controls that make it easy to familiarise yourself with the operation of the amp.
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Headphone adaptor plug included.
The Stack layout: Front
The Stack layout: Front
The Stack layout: Front
The Stack layout: Front
Input:
Input:
Input:
Input: The input socket will accept signals from all types of guitar pickups.
Volume
Volume
Volume
Volume: This control sets the drive/distortion of The Stack. Used in conjunction with the guitar
volume control, the amp moves smoothly from warm clean sounds towards over the top
overdriven tones. In addition, the volume control has a built in power switch activated by rotating
it clockwise – just like old vintage amps.
Tone:
Tone:
Tone:
Tone: This control allows you to dial in tones from dark and subdued to strident treble boost
sounds.
Input
Input
Input
Input
Volume
Volume
Volume
Volume
Tone
Tone
Tone
Tone