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Accidents happen. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failures, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for international or U.S. territories purchases. Plans on open box items do not cover pre-existing damage.
Adorama Protect plans are available for ABS clients. If you have any questions or require assistanse, please call 800-223-2500
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8 Ohms
40 Watts
4 Ohms
12" / 40 Watts (Size / Power)
2
Inputs: 1/4" phone
Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle
Switches: Boost
Inputs: Shares ch 1 input
Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle
Switches: Channel Select, Brightness
Yes
Presence
1/4" TRS / Rear (Effects Send)
Yes
Yes / Rear
Yes / Channel Select, Boost
Spring Reverb
Channel Select, Boost, Power, Standby
1/4" / Rear
Standby Switch - Activates standby mode to keep the tubes warm while the amp is not in use.
Auto Tube-matching Circuit
Preamp Tube - 3x 12AX7WA Dual Triodes (Russia)
Power Amp Tube - 2x 6L6GB Beam Power Tubes (Russia)
DC filaments on preamp tubes eliminate hum
Fully regulated power supply with tube rectifier emulation
Perforated Steel Grille
9.5 x 23 x 18" (24 x 58 x 46cm)
45 lb (20.4kg)
840402004684
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