Vox AC4 TV8 Class A Valve Combo

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The Vox AC4 TV8 joins the best selling Vox AC4 range. The AC4 TV8 is just like it's bigger brother, the AC4 TV, in every way, except it's physical size. Although the amp is just as loud as the AC4 and features all the same knobs & buttons, the speaker on the TV8 version is smaller & the overall size of the combo is about 30% smaller & lighter. With the smaller speaker & cabinet, the combo produces less bass end than the regular AC4, but even so, this is still a very good sounding little amp. Ideal for home use or for a home recording set up.

Here's what Vox say about the AC4 TV8

VOX AC4 TV8 Class A Valve Amplifier

All Tube VOX tone to go

Way back in 1961, VOX rolled out the first AC4 amplifier. Nearly fifty years later, VOX is pleased to announce the AC4TV8 - the compact, all tube practice amp. Not simply a reissue, AC4TV8 is an up to date rethinking of the tube circuit that matches today's needs.

Compact all tube amp provides real vacuum tube amp sound enjoyment
Output Power Attenuator provides full gain distortion - even at low listening levels
Robust sounding 8 inch speaker developed in cooperation with the Celestion, the trusted name in speakers
Distinctive "TV front" design based on a motif from the VOX AC15 amplifier from the 1950s

Bringing the AC4TV up to date
The VOX AC4 appeared in 1961 as a 4 watt all tube amp, and in spite of its compact body, its true VOX tone earned it a
favorable reputation. The AC4TV8 uses the classic combination of a 12AX7 tube in the modified preamp and an EL84 tube in
the power amp. The power amp is driven with a Class A circuit to deliver a wide variety of tones ranging from that clean
British sound to the distinctive VOX overdrive that everyone loves.

Three level power attenuation
In the past, the only way to achieve meaningful distortion from an amp with a single volume control was to raise the volume.
The AC4TV8 provides three levels of power attenuation; 4W, 1W, and 1/10 W. Even at the minimum setting of 1/10 W, the
AC4TV8 can provide that great tube distortion. This means that you can enjoy your favorite tone even when playing or
recording in your own room or late at night.

Speaker developed in cooperation with the Celestion corporation
The rich sounding 8 inch speaker was developed in cooperation with the Celestion Corporation. A 16 ohm speaker output
jack is also provided, so you can connect the AC4TV8 to a large speaker cabinet such as the VOX V412BN to perform using an
even more powerful sound.

Retro "TV Front" styling
The AC4TV8 features the "TV front" vintage look, as used on the first AC15. This amp, which appeared in 1958 is one of the
traditional VOX amp designs, and was most recently used on the AC15H1TV from the 2007 Heritage Collection. It's a stylized
retro look that's also an ideal complement to today's modern decor.

Specifications

Controls: TONE, VOLUME, OP LEVEL (4W, 1W, 1/10 W)
Input/output jacks: INPUT, External Speaker jack
Output: 4W RMS 16 ohm Speaker: 1x 8 inch 16 ohm Celestion VX8 custom speaker
Valve/tube complement: 1 x 12AX7 (pre) / 1 x EL84 (power)
Dimensions: 11.81"/300mm (W) x 12.68"/322mm (H) x 7.64/194mm" (D) Weight: 15.65 lbs/7.1Kg

Reviews

Rating

I wanted an amp for practice that wouldn't bring the neighbours a knockin'! The Vox AC4 is absolutely perfect, it purrs along lovely and has made firm friends with my Line 6 M13 multi FX and now I plan to buy another so I can run in stereo! The only thing is I am now sorely tempted to plump for the new Blackstar HT1, not that I don't like the AC4 because it is fantastic and sounds great but a little bit of variation will sound amazing. The service was great and the Amp arrived super quick, can't fault anything! Thank you
Chris O'Neill

Mr. Chris ONeill > read review

I wanted an amp for practice that wouldn't bring the neighbours a knockin'! The Vox AC4 is absolutely perfect, it purrs along lovely and has made firm friends with my Line 6 M13 multi FX and now I plan to buy another so I can run in stereo! The only thing is I am now sorely tempted to plump for the new Blackstar HT1, not that I don't like the AC4 because it is fantastic and sounds great but a little bit of variation will sound amazing. The service was great and the Amp arrived super quick, can't fault anything! Thank you
Chris O'Neill
Rating

How the electric guitar should sound was defined decades ago.
Whilst it may have simply been a consequence of guitarists trying to play louder using the limited technology of the time, this is the sound most guitarists want to hear when they play today.
To cut a long story short, “That sound” is (and can only be) produced by a valve amp being driven hard but ….. but getting that sound is not as easy as you might think.
The problem is that by the time you hit the “sweet spot” on the volume control where you get it, your neighbours will have called the local constabulary, your ears will bleed (never a good sign!) or you will be two thirds deaf.
Valve amps are LOUD!
Playing live, where you can unleash some serious volume is less of a problem, but try this at home and you are well and truly stuck.
Here you tend to be forced down the route of using a pedal, FX processor or modelling amp but to my ears none of these is very satisfying to play through.
The VOX AC4 represents something of a Holy Grail for me personally, a fabulous sounding valve amp that I can use at home without worrying about who I am going to annoy today.
It can easily produce those classic sounds just on the edge of breakup (and beyond) that are so difficult to get any other way.
There is a strong musical feel about amps like this that is really quite organic, making it seem like an extension of your guitar rather than just a piece of electronic hardware.
If you have never played an amp like this I guarantee it will bring a smile to your face.
Being able to switch between 4W/1W/ 0.1W without and loss of tone is quite amazing.
This is a very cleanly and well built piece of gear that looks oh so cool to my eyes.
It comes highly recommended from someone who has been looking for something like this for more years than I wish to confess to, and I am already saving up to buy another!

Andy Siwik > read review

How the electric guitar should sound was defined decades ago.
Whilst it may have simply been a consequence of guitarists trying to play louder using the limited technology of the time, this is the sound most guitarists want to hear when they play today.
To cut a long story short, “That sound” is (and can only be) produced by a valve amp being driven hard but ….. but getting that sound is not as easy as you might think.
The problem is that by the time you hit the “sweet spot” on the volume control where you get it, your neighbours will have called the local constabulary, your ears will bleed (never a good sign!) or you will be two thirds deaf.
Valve amps are LOUD!
Playing live, where you can unleash some serious volume is less of a problem, but try this at home and you are well and truly stuck.
Here you tend to be forced down the route of using a pedal, FX processor or modelling amp but to my ears none of these is very satisfying to play through.
The VOX AC4 represents something of a Holy Grail for me personally, a fabulous sounding valve amp that I can use at home without worrying about who I am going to annoy today.
It can easily produce those classic sounds just on the edge of breakup (and beyond) that are so difficult to get any other way.
There is a strong musical feel about amps like this that is really quite organic, making it seem like an extension of your guitar rather than just a piece of electronic hardware.
If you have never played an amp like this I guarantee it will bring a smile to your face.
Being able to switch between 4W/1W/ 0.1W without and loss of tone is quite amazing.
This is a very cleanly and well built piece of gear that looks oh so cool to my eyes.
It comes highly recommended from someone who has been looking for something like this for more years than I wish to confess to, and I am already saving up to buy another!