Fryette Power Station PS-2A Integrated Reactance Amplifier

The Fryette PS-2A Power Station is a compact, valve-powered reactive load and re-amplifier that lets you get your favourite amp’s sweet spot at any volume, from whisper-quiet recording to full stage levels. Acting as both a transparent attenuator for big amps and a powerful booster for small ones, it preserves your tone, feel and speaker interaction while adding flexible routing, an effects loop and direct outputs for studio or live use.

At the heart of the PS-2A is Fryette’s Integrated Reactance Amplifier design, which combines a tunable reactive load with a 50-watt 6L6 power amp. Unlike traditional resistive attenuators or solid-state solutions, it keeps your amp working into a proper, speaker-like load so the dynamics, punch and harmonic complexity stay intact. Whether you are taming a cranked 100-watt head for home practice or making a tiny combo loud enough for a full band, the PS-2A lets your amp sound and feel exactly as it should.

The updated PS-2A version adds a rear panel Line Output Level control, making it even easier to dial in the perfect signal for recording, front-of-house, modellers or external power amps. With selectable impedance for both the amp input and speaker outputs, it integrates safely with almost any rig, while the active safety bypass keeps a critical load on your amplifier if a speaker lead is accidentally unplugged.

Beyond attenuation and boosting, the PS-2A is a powerful hub for modern guitar setups. It provides a post-distortion effects loop for amps that lack one, serves as a mono valve power amp for preamps and modellers, and can function as an onstage monitor amp or desktop recording solution. If you need one box that can handle volume control, routing, recording and reliable live performance, the Fryette PS-2A Power Station is designed to do it all.

Integrated Reactance Amplifier

The PS-2A’s Integrated Reactance Amplifier pairs a tunable reactive load with a 50-watt valve power section to maintain the natural interaction between your amp and speaker. This means your tone, dynamics and feel remain consistent at any volume level, avoiding the flat, lifeless sound often associated with resistive or solid-state attenuators.

Transparent Attenuation and Power Boosting

As an attenuator, the PS-2A lets you run high-powered amps at their optimum settings while bringing the overall volume down to room, rehearsal or studio levels without sacrificing clarity or punch. Flip the script and it becomes a power booster for low-wattage amps, allowing compact heads and combos to deliver gig-ready volume while retaining their original character.

Flexible Routing and Effects Integration

The built-in post-distortion effects loop means you can place delays, reverbs and modulation after your amp’s preamp section, even if the amp itself has no loop. Combined with balanced and unbalanced line outputs, an additional line input and selectable FX level, the PS-2A slots seamlessly into complex rigs, wet/dry setups and hybrid analogue/digital systems.

PS-2A Enhancements and Safety Features

The PS-2A update adds a dedicated Line Output Level control on the rear panel, giving you precise control over the signal feeding recording interfaces, mixers or external processors. An active safety bypass feature automatically disables the internal power amp and maintains a safe load on your amplifier if the speaker output is accidentally disconnected, helping protect your gear in demanding live environments.

• 50 Watts of Valve Power - A 12AX7 front end feeding a matched pair of 6L6 valves delivers up to 50 watts of responsive, musical power. This gives you enough headroom to make small amps stage-ready or to re-amplify attenuated high-wattage heads without compressing or choking your tone.
• Tunable Reactive Load Attenuation - The integrated reactive load lets your amplifier see a realistic speaker-like load, preserving dynamics and harmonic content at any volume. You can dial in everything from whisper-quiet practice levels to full band volumes while keeping the feel and response of a cranked amp.
• Expanded Connectivity and Effects Loop - With amp in, line in, FX send/return, balanced XLR and unbalanced line outputs, the PS-2A can serve as the central hub of your rig. The post-distortion effects loop allows time-based effects to sit perfectly after your amp’s overdrive, enhancing clarity and professionalism in both live and studio contexts.
• Selectable Impedance and Safety Bypass - Independent 2/4, 8 and 16 ohm selectors for both the amplifier input and speaker outputs make matching almost any amp and cab combination straightforward. The active safety bypass maintains a critical load on your amp if the speaker output is unplugged, helping to prevent accidental damage during setup or performance.

Power and Valves

• Output Power: 50 watts of valve power
• Valves: 1 x 12AX7, 2 x 6L6 (matched pair)
• Power Handling Capacity of Reactive Load (Max continuous): 200W @ 2/4 ohms; 150W @ 8 ohms; 200W @ 16 ohms

Impedance and Load

• Amplifier Input Impedance Select: 2/4, 8 or 16 ohms, selectable
• Speaker Output Impedance Select: 2/4, 8 or 16 ohms, selectable
• Can drive a 2 ohm speaker load using the 2/4 ohm setting
• Active safety bypass feature disables internal power amp and maintains critical load if speaker output jack is accidentally unplugged

Front Panel Controls

• Bypass switch
• Hi/Lo Input Level switch
• High Frequency Response switch: Flat, Brite, Edge
• Low Frequency Response switch: Flat, Warm, Deep
• Volume control
• Presence control
• Depth control
• Standby switch (Bypass)
• Power switch

Rear Panel Features

• Amp In
• Amplifier Impedance Select: 2/4, 8 or 16 ohms
• Balanced Line Out XLR
• Unbalanced 1/4" Line Out with Level Control
• FX Send
• FX Return
• FX Level Switch
• Unbalanced 1/4" Line In
• Speaker Impedance Select: 2/4, 8 or 16 ohms
• Speaker Out 1
• Speaker Out 2
• Ground Lift
• Mains Fuse
• AC Input

Physical

• Dimensions: 14" (35 cm) W x 2.75" (7 cm) H x 9" (23 cm) D
• Weight: 15 lbs (7 kg)
• Carry bag and rack kits available separately