Detail 01
Five gain stages before the master volume
The lead channel's gain structure sits ahead of its master-volume control.
Product detailSKU #1500000352383
PRSArchon 50 50W 2-Channel Tube Amp Head - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
PRS built the Archon 50 around two distinct channels: a clean side with clarity at higher volumes and a lead side voiced from classic rock through metal. Five gain stages sit before the master volume, and each channel has its own volume, treble, middle, bass, master, and bright switch. That layout gives players detailed control over distortion level, loudness, and EQ while keeping clean and overdriven sounds available from the same 50W tube head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players moving between clear high-volume cleans and full distortion within one two-channel amp head.
- Classic-rock through metal parts requiring detailed gain, EQ, bright, volume, and master adjustments.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Two 6CA7 power tubes
The amp is powered by a pair of 6CA7 tubes.
Detail 03
Per-channel controls
Both channels receive their own volume, three-band EQ, master volume, and bright switch.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many channels does the Archon 50 have?
It has two channels: clean and lead.
02What controls are available on each channel?
Each channel has volume, treble, middle, bass, master volume, and a bright switch.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
