Vox MV50 AC 50-watt Hybrid Tube Head

50-watt 1-channel Hybrid Guitar Amplifier Head with Cab-emulated Line/Headphone Out and Controls for Volume, Tone, and Gain

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Q: What kind of sound does the Vox MV50 AC produce?

The MV50 AC is designed to deliver the iconic chime and crunch of classic Vox AC-style amplifiers. Its single channel, combined with the innovative Korg Nutube, provides authentic tube-like response and rich harmonic overtones. The Tone control allows you to shape your sound from bright and articulate to warm and full, making it versatile for various genres.

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Q: How portable is the Vox MV50 AC head?

The Vox MV50 AC is incredibly portable, weighing only 1.32 lbs and measuring just 5.3" wide, 3.9" deep, and 2.9" high. Its compact size makes it perfect for musicians on the go, whether you're heading to practice, a small gig, or need a reliable backup amp. It easily fits into a gig bag pocket.

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Q: Can I use the MV50 AC for silent practice or direct recording?

Yes, the MV50 AC features a 1/4" headphones/line output with a built-in cabinet simulator. This allows you to practice silently with headphones, or connect directly to an audio interface, mixer, or PA system for recording or live performance without needing a speaker cabinet.

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Q: What type of speaker cabinet should I use with the Vox MV50 AC?

The MV50 AC can power speaker cabinets with 4, 8, or 16 ohms impedance. It delivers 50 watts into 4 ohms, 25 watts into 8 ohms, and 12.5 watts into 16 ohms. For optimal performance and to get the full 50 watts, pair it with a 4-ohm cabinet, or an 8-ohm cabinet for 25 watts.

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Q: What is Nutube technology in the MV50 AC?

Nutube is a revolutionary vacuum fluorescent display tube developed by Korg and Noritake. It functions like a traditional triode vacuum tube, generating authentic tube tone and response, but in a much smaller, more efficient, and durable package. This gives the MV50 AC its genuine tube feel without the size and heat of conventional tube amps.

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Heavyweight AC Tone in the Palm of Your Hand

The MV50 AC mini electric guitar amplifier head ushers in a new level of professional-quality tones and convenience for guitarists chasing classic Vox tones. The MV50 AC is voiced to deliver 50 watts of the same chime and harmonically rich grind as your favorite AC30 tones and utilizes a Nutube in the preamp section for true tube performance. But the kicker is that it does it all in a package that weighs just over a pound and fits in the palm of your hand. If you're looking for the tone that has backed artists such as the Beatles, John Scofield, and Queen, the MV50 AC is the mini guitar head of your dreams.

True AC tone

You can expect to enjoy the same great British-influenced tones from the MV50 AC mini amp head as Vox's larger and legendary all-tube combo amplifiers. It has been carefully voiced to deliver everything from bell-like clean tone to the all-out rock assault of an AC30 cranked to the max. No matter where you set the simple 3-knob controls, you'll revel in the Brit tones that helped define the sound of rock 'n' roll.

Nutube technology

In a world of great-sounding digital options, it's always refreshing to find groundbreaking technology that still adheres to the "tubes are better" mentality. Vox knows this as well as any amplifier company and has been integrating real tube tone into their digital and analog amps for years. The MV50 AC 50-watt mini electric guitar amplifier head follows suit with a Nutube located in its preamp section. This delivers the punchy feel and rich overtones you'd expect from anything bearing the Vox logo. These MV50 amplifiers are definitely creating a buzz around Sweetwater.

Conveniently small footprint

For an electric guitar amplifier head that pushes 50 watts of power, the Vox MV50 AC is about as small as they come. By utilizing their Nutube technology and a Class D power section, Vox is able to cram enough power and tone into this amp to power any electric guitar speaker cabinet, even at performance volumes. Not gigging lately? The cab-emulated line/headphone output sounds fantastic for practice, at-home playing, and recording. And Vox puts it all into an amp head that comes in at just a touch over a pound.

Vox MV50 AC Mini Electric Guitar Amplifier Head Features:

50-watt mini guitar amplifier with real tube tone
Unbelievably small and lightweight
Nutube technology supplies a true tube-amp performance
Class D power section keeps the weight down while pushing plenty of power
Easily drives any type of guitar speaker cabinet
Weighs a little over 1 lb.

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Tech Specs

Type: Solid State amp with Korg VFD Nutube
Number of Channels: 1
Output Power: 50W @ 4 ohms, 25W @ 8 ohms, 12.5W @ 16 ohms
Preamp Tubes: 6P1 Nutube
EQ: Tone control
Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument)
Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (speaker out), 1 x 1/4" (headphones/line)
Effects Loop: No
Construction Material: Mirrored Front Plate
Power Source: 19V DC power supply (included)
Height: 2.9"
Width: 5.3"
Depth: 3.9"
Weight: 1.32 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: MV50AC

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shop mini heads here, and you will find some extreme tiny mini amps that are straight from the wiring of super amps, from their lines. Super amps. The mini's are exacting. But, Only the Vox MV50 offers a line out via headphone output that can be used as a signal into a powered amp. My case using a powered PA that was waiting for some action. The Vox headphone line out is a signal that is not being amplified, so therefore, you can input into a powered P.A. instead of buying a speaker box for hundreds more invested. The Other mini amps are fantastic, but for a speaker cabinet only. no line out from the others, only amp out. and the others are incredible amps you Need, but only using with a speaker cabinet, not into an amp. I will encourage shopping and listening to Celestion, and Eminence speakers you can put into a cab, or order a cab with your choice of speaker. but, that's more cost. Bogner mini, right here on SW, Diezel, and one other starting with an S. all incredible mini's that are hard to beat since they come direct from some Masterpiece parents.

This mini is exactly what two different powered PA speakers have been lounging around for, for a long time. And after painstaking reviews, I caught a reminder that the phone jack is a line level that will not damage a powered already amp PA Speaker. Called plugging into the front of the house, with the phone out to the powered speaker line in jack. and after study, you want a short, shielded, high current amp to speaker box chord when running from speaker out to the Lonely speaker waiting for a Powered signal to use to make sound. The cable to connect speaker and amp should be a mono single ring jack tip. single for mono So reading is good.
You will be happy with nutube technology. Many voices come from gain, tone and volume. Many. good sounds

The little MV50 AC is amazing. I run it through a VOX 2-12 cabinet with Celestion speakers.

Clear/crisp in all modes, and far more volume than needed for home studio.

This amp will be more than adequate for small gig venues, and if miked though the PA system, could be used for any venue.

Neil Young has miked a small vintage/tweed Fender deluxe through the PA system since the sixties.

Big has never necessarily been better.

If you're the kind of player that plugs straight into the amp, this is a great amp to use. Impressive tone, both clean and with more gain to provide some crunch. I bought the MV50 AC and a BC108 cabinet before COVID and gigged successfully at smaller venues. I used it as a lighter replacement for a Vox Valvetronix AD50VT combo. The MV50 AC was plenty loud enough with the 8-inch speaker but after COVID, our first gig was outdoors. I needed more volume so I added a Celestion Vintage 30 12-inch speaker cabinet along with the BC108. The MV50 AC along with the 8 and 12-inch speakers was more than sufficient for an outdoor rock band gig. I played it through the PA at a music festival using the Headphone/Line Out jack and it sounded great. I can't speak for how it handles pedals, but for guitar to cable to amp it works great.

I have been on a quest for tone for 60 years. I have owned Marshall, PRS, Fender, Lab Series, and Traynor heads. Not one touches this teeny amp. Wondeful high note articulation, chimey cleans, and beautiful overdrive. I run my guitar through a very old Digitech RP1 pedal board direct to the amp. Unbelievable tone and volume thru my 2x12 8 ohm cab with creambacks. I am building a 4ohm cab for more headroom, but I can be happy with what I have if needed. All I can say is "WOW!!"

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