Features
- Custom Tone Palette: Four selectable tube preamps are available to each channel. They range from clean harmonic sparkle (Overdrive Mode 0) to chewy dynamic overdrive (Mode 3), but all are capable of pushing the power amp into overdrive. Select an Overdrive Mode for CH I, then use the Volume control to dial in your desired amount of overdrive (if any). Attenuate to your preferred listening level. Repeat with CH II, then use the footswitch to alternate between channels.
- Dynamic Overdrive: Touch-sensitive overdrive that reacts to playing dynamics and converts your guitar's volume knob into a "Drive" control.
- Expressive Response: Nimble attack with a natural compression. Enjoy superb articulation with zero stiffness.
- Natural Tone: The Dulcet 30 simply brings out your guitar's unique sound. Enhance it further with the interactive 3-band EQ, independent Bright switches, and Presence control.
- Harmonic Enhancer: A unique Shift switch boosts harmonic content and provides a "Class A" like feel.
- Innovative Reverb: All-tube 17" spring Reverb employing unusual foldback design.
- VIRGA™ Technology: Integrated Variable Reactive Load allows the amp to be operated without a speaker cab.
- Dual Power Attenuators: One VIRGA-based attenuator per channel for ultra-transparent volume control and channel balance.
- Bedroom Level Mode: Up to -30dB reactive attenuation available for whisper-level output.
- Cabinet Simulation: Analog Cabinet Simulator with Mic Position and Level controls for studio-quality sound.
- Multiple Outputs: Three Cab Sim outputs (XLR, 1/4", Stereo Headphones with analog "room" effect) and a Direct Line Out with separate Level control.
- Speaker Flexibility: 4, 8, and 16Ω Impedance Selector with 2 Loudspeaker Output jacks.
- Floor Control: Illuminated footswitch for channel and reverb switching.
Parts & Design
- Pure Tube Circuitry: Meticulously engineered vacuum tube amplifier employing three 12AX7 and two EL34 tubes
- Superior PCB Quality: 2 oz. copper on 2mm thick TG-180 rated FR4 with immersion gold plating for unmatched durability and signal integrity
- Custom Transformers: Original-design power and output transformers, paper layer-wound by the inimitable Bryan Sours of Soursound.
- Premium Components: Jupiter Vintage Tone capacitors for signal duties alongside poly film caps in all tube power supplies, with 10k+ hour rated high temp electrolytic caps in non-audio power supplies
- Precision Controls: High-grade 24mm CTS potentiometers for smooth, reliable operation
- Silent Switching: Quiet relay-based switching circuitry
- Tube Flexibility: Compatible with EL34, 6V6GT, 5881, and other power tubes, with external bias control and test points
- Craftsmanship: Aircraft-grade powder-coated aluminum enclosure with hardwood sides, all crafted in USA
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 21 ½" (W) x 10 ⅛" (L) x 9 ½" (H)
- Weight: 32 lbs
- Power Consumption: Idle: 80W, full-output: up to 180W
- USER MANUAL
VIRGA™ Variable Reactive Load
A reactive load is a silent device that your amp sees as a real speaker cab, allowing cranked tone capture at any volume.
We ran extensive computer simulations and real-world tests when designing the VIRGA Variable Impedance Reactive Guitar amp Attenuator, to create a fully customizable response curve with performance rivaling the best load boxes on the market.
Use the Bass Resonance switch and Treble Impedance knob to adjust the VIRGA's impedance curve. Tune it by ear, or match it to your favorite speaker cabinet.
The Dulcet 30's onboard VIRGA activates automatically when the attenuator for the selected channel is engaged. To use it as a silent dummy load (no cabinet), simply unplug the speaker cable.
The Dulcet 30 and standalone VIRGA both come loaded with a powerful analog Cabinet Simulator. Record at any volume (or no volume), run direct to PA, or partake in some late night headphone noodling.
Prefer to use an existing IR unit or plug-in? We included a direct line output for just that purpose.
Experience the pure dynamic tone of the Dulcet 30, at any volume, in any situation.