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Quote Originally Posted by Mesa/Kramer View Post
The only other comment i would make having owned a number of small headphone type amps, is that a 100% dry sound (no reverb/chorus etc) makes for a super bland uninspiring practice with headphones (as are the amplugs).

I think you will get a lot more enjoyment using something that at least has some basic ambient effects and a little stereo chorus for a headphone setup.
I can see your point. Interesting that the Vox Amplug Twin model has chorus.
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Quote Originally Posted by Mesa/Kramer View Post
The only other comment i would make having owned a number of small headphone type amps, is that a 100% dry sound (no reverb/chorus etc) makes for a super bland uninspiring practice with headphones (as are the amplugs).

I think you will get a lot more enjoyment using something that at least has some basic ambient effects and a little stereo chorus for a headphone setup.
I can see your point. Interesting that the Vox Amplug Twin model has chorus.
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Quote Originally Posted by calclown View Post
Might be too expensive for what you want, but these are small and light and FULL of features. Metronome, beats, tuner, plus all kinds of effects. Need a small patch cable or adapter to plug into the guitar then you're set. I don't use mine much, but mostly cause I hate headphones.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...FaGPPAodDFAAhw
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I have seen these as low as $79 new at GC...
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Quote Originally Posted by calclown View Post
Might be too expensive for what you want, but these are small and light and FULL of features. Metronome, beats, tuner, plus all kinds of effects. Need a small patch cable or adapter to plug into the guitar then you're set. I don't use mine much, but mostly cause I hate headphones.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...FaGPPAodDFAAhw
PXminiBK.jpg
I have seen these as low as $79 new at GC...
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I just found this: http://www.voxamps.com/us/amphone/

It's called a Vox amPhone. It's essentially an amPlug on steroids built into headphones. Sounds pretty cool.

Highlights

New concept - headphones with built-in amPlug technology that allows you to obtain full-fledged guitar/bass sounds immediately.
Headphones made by Audio-Technica, the trusted name in headphones.
The headphone amp uses a new reactor circuit that

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I just found this: http://www.voxamps.com/us/amphone/

It's called a Vox amPhone. It's essentially an amPlug on steroids built into headphones. Sounds pretty cool.

Highlights

New concept - headphones with built-in amPlug technology that allows you to obtain full-fledged guitar/bass sounds immediately.
Headphones made by Audio-Technica, the trusted name in headphones.
The headphone amp uses a new reactor circuit that

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