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BOSS WAZA Tube Amp Expander Core

Name: BOSS WAZA Tube Amp Expander Core
Brand: BOSS
SKU: M18387000000000
Price: 699.99 USD
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Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Overview

Modernize the tube amp experience.

For guitarists who love the sound of a cranked tube amp, the BOSS WAZA Tube Amp Expander is a game-changer. This amazing device lets you experience the full potential of your amp at any volume, wh

Specs

WAZA Tube Amp Expander Core Specifications:

From tube amp input

Maximum input power: 150W

Input impedance: 4/8/16 ohms (selectable)

Safety load (power off): 16 ohms

To speaker output

Rated power output: 100W (8 ohms)

Load impedance: 4-16 ohms

Nominal output level

Line out L/R: +4dBu
Line out mono (FOH): +4dBu
FX loop nominal output level
-10/+4 dBu (selectable)

Maximum output level

Line out L/R: +20dBu
Line out mono (FOH): +20dBu
FX loop send: +6 dBu (-10) /+20dBu (+4)

Input impedance

FX loop return: 1 Mohm

Output impedance

Line out L/R: 600 ohms
Line out mono (FOH): 600 ohms
FX loop send: 1 kohm

Controls

Power switch
Speaker out knob
Line out knob
Phones knob
Resonance-Z knob
Presence-Z knob
Rig knob
Reverb knob
FX loop button
Effects button
Solo/EQ button
Amp CTL button
Speaker impedance switch
Input level switch
L/R GND LIFT switch
Mono (FOH) GND LIFT switch
Loop switch
Level switch
Send GND LIFT switch
Return GND LIFT switch
Amp CTL switch

Indicators

Power
Write
FX loop
Effects
Solo/EQ
Amp CTL
Input SIG/PEAK

Connectors

From tube amp jack: 1/4" phone type
Speaker out jacks (OUT A, OUT B): 1/4" phone type
Line out L/R connectors: XLR type
Line out mono (FOH) connector: XLR type
Phones jack: Stereo 1/4" phone type
Send jack: 1/4" phone type
Return jack: 1/4" phone type
FX loop jack: 1/4" phone type
GA-FC jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
Amp CTL jack: 1/4" phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB B type
MIDI (IN, THRU/OUT) connectors
AC IN jack

Power consumption

100W

Accessories

Owner's manual
Power cord
Rackmount angle x 2 (for EIA-2U)
GA-FC sticker

Options (sold separately)

Footswitch: BOSS FS-5L
Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500H, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS EV-30
GA Foot Controller: BOSS GA-FC

Size and weight

Width: 380 mm (15")
Depth: 296 mm (11-11/16")
Height: 110 mm (4-3/8")
Weight: 6.8 kg (15 lb.)

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