PRS Archon 50W Valve Amp Head

The PRS Archon is a modern classic. Greek for “ruler” or “lord,” the mighty Archon is a commanding 2-channel amp revered for its monstrous high-gain tones, sparkling cleans and engulfing headroom. This 50-watt Archon head is perfectly-suited for small to large-sized venues, which can be seamlessly paired with the matching PRS Archon 1×12″ or 2×12″ cabs to deliver inspiring guitar sounds rich in harmonic content.

Offering a remarkably responsive feel with incredible note separation, the Archon is a real player’s amplifier — whether you’re playing lush arpeggios on the clean channel or chugging on the lead!

Key Features

• Five Gain Stages — Several stages before the master volume means that the Archon’s lead channel is voiced to cover everything from classic rock to metal with full, addictive distortion.
• Spellbinding Clean Channel — Provides warm yet vibrant tones that retain clarity even at high volumes. There is ample headroom too, creating an excellent platform for pedals!
• 6CA7 Power Tubes — Fall between EL34 and 6L6 tubes, offering the best of both worlds. 6CA7’s are full and articulate with smooth high-end and tight low-end. They chug, distort and get heavy without over-saturating.
• Intuitive Tone-Shaping — Each channel features volume, treble, middle, bass and master volume controls as well as a bright switch to sweeten the highs.
• Global Presence & Depth Controls — Work to modify the feedback network of the amp to unleash the potential of the top-end and low-end respectively.
• Tube-Driven Effects Loop — Allows you to seamlessly integrate your favourite time-based and modulation stompboxes.
• 1-Button Footswitch — Included switch lets you easily change channels on-the-fly.

Specifications

Electronics

• Wattage (Nominal): 50
• Output Transformer: 19H01-OPT

Tubes

• Power Tubes: 2x JJ 6CA7
• Preamp Tubes: 6x JJ ECC83S
• Preamp Positions: V1: Input, V2: Clean, V3&4: Lead, V5: Loop, V6: Phase Inverter

Front Panel Controls

• Lead Channel Controls: Volume, Bright (Off/On), Treble, Middle, Bass, Master
• Clean Channel Controls: Volume, Bright (Off/On), Treble, Middle, Bass, Master
• Global Controls: Presence, Depth

Back Panel Features

• Inlet: IEC (with Integrated Fuse)
• Effects Loop: Series (Tube Driven)
• Bias: Adjustable
• Channels: 2
• Output Jack Configuration/Ohm Selection: 2×4 Parallel, 2×8 Parallel, 1×16

Materials/Covering

• “Shell” Material Covering: Black Textured Vinyl
• Grill Cloth: N/A
• Piping: Black Embossed Welt
• Trim Panel: Brushed Black Aluminium

Measurements

• Amp Width: 21.5”
• Amp Depth: 10”
• Amp Height: 10″
• Amp Weight: 32.4 lbs

Accessories

• Footswitch: 1-Button (for Channel Switching)
• Cover: N/A