Victory Amplification has launched the VX Kraken MKII, constructing upon the unique VX Kraken collection however with added clear mode, presence management and extra.
The latest model of the Kraken collection provides the entire key options of the unique, retaining its 50 Watts of energy and two channels of acquire, one for traditional British-inspired rhythm tones and the opposite for American high-gain sounds.
The Kraken MKII additionally retains the Bass Focus Change, which works within the energy part of the amp to supply both a tighter, extra centered backside finish, or a extra unfastened and resonant backside finish.
In addition to this, Victory has launched a Clear mode to Acquire I, which might be footswitched or managed by a 3 approach change on the entrance panel. There may be additionally a presence management a presence shift change, assignable twin grasp quantity, exterior rear bias outputs and a Acquire I steadiness management.
Relating to Presence Management, customers can push the presence up and are capable of hear greater frequency sounds. Nonetheless, if you happen to favor the unique Kraken controls, set the presence at 0 and also you’re again to the MKI tone. On the again panel, there’s a presence change that adjustments the brightness of the presence management. Pushing it in will lead to a barely brighter tone.
The Kraken MKII additionally provides a collection results loop for pedal followers, which might be faraway from the circuit when bypassed. In addition to that is the choice to cut back the facility to 9 Watts (reasonably than 50W), which is able to scale back the amp’s headroom.
The VX Kraken MKII is available in two sizes: The Lunchbox Head which is smaller and extra compact, and the Wood Sleeve.
The amps are at present retailing for £1,419/ $1,549/ €1,659 and £1,579/ $1,699/ € 1,849 respectively.
For extra info at Victory Amps.
