Bugera PS1 Power Soak

I have 2.

I have 2 Marshall tube amps that in order to get the best out of them need to be loud. I play at home mostly and these attenuators do the job well. I haven't noticed any loss of sound quality. I haven't used the DI or Line Out functions so I can't comment on that. If it's simplicity that you are after to tame your amp then this does it.

Best Value for money,

Just attenuates the output of the Amp without Coloration

One of the best solutions to a loud about. Bought a Marshall sv20 that's way too loud. With the ps1 I can crank the amp and keep the volume on a comfy level. As with every other passive attenuator there is a tonal loss when you attenuate more than 75% of the volume but can be fixed by adding treble from the amp. When you attenuate more than 90% of the signal you can feel the sound more compressed, which can't be fixed. All and all very usable, durable, cheap and effective.

Brilliant piece of kit

I love my old valve amps, unfortunately they are to loud to use these days with out getting arrested. The Bugera PS1 Power Soak has enabled me to use my beloved 100 watt amps again. They are still loud but bearable.

Perfect match with Marshall SV20

I use it with my Marshall SV20. I bought it after seeing a lot of recommendations. I am quite satisfied with the performance of PS1. Very affordable and portable attenuator.

Tames my Marshall 50W tube amp

I bought a lovely 4x12 cab and vintage Head amp. I just couldn’t turn it up past 2 in my house without the windows rattling.

This solves that problem allowing me to get those tubes glowing at volume 6 /7. It’s sounds amazing!

It does get very hot it you use maximum reduction, but that’s just because of the power it has to dissipate to work.

Highly recommended.

its for all outputs.

easy to use, you can use for all cabs.

may have better than it but its price/performance product.

Resistive load

It works as a dummy load or resistive attenuator. The line outputs are a pretty bad joke. The rheostat causes noise when operated. Construction is sturdy, though and the price is low. You get what you pay for, it does what it says on the box.

No much to say, do the job and its affordable

No much to say, do the job and its affordable

If only...

If only I had known about this solution earlier and didn't have to part with my 20 watt tube amp because it was too noisy for a block of flats... I know now and I'm not going to do the same mistake. Keeps your volume at bedroom levels and does not affect your sound. I am pretty sure there are other brands out there, that more expensive and with more features but I went to this as a budget solution and was not disappointed.