It needs to involve the way the amp module compresses, sags and reacts to load" The Big Fat Tube knob has us intrigued for starters. "The world of bass tone can mean many things to different people ...

For bass players, going direct through a Tech 21 Sans Amp variant has become a go-to tactic for stage or studio, and Barta’s concept has proved to be ripe for rediscovery and redesign over the years.

Forget the stereotype of tube amps delivering woolly, soft bass—this one nails macro and microdynamics, holding its own with sub-$1000 solid-state contenders like the S17 Pro. The visceral subbass in ...

Review Date: March 27, 2016 09:00 MSRP: $ 1249 Schiit Gungnir Multibit, $849-Schiit Mjolnir (w/ 6BZ7 tubes) First Impression: Pretty Cool Schiit has unveiled a new addition to an already booming ...