{"product_id":"victory-amps-v4-the-kraken-all-tube-180-watt-compact-amplifier-head","title":"Victory Amps V4 The Kraken All-Tube 180-Watt Compact Amplifier Head","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"font_2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eV4 The Kraken \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGuitar Amp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePowerful, ultra-compact and lightweight two-channel guitar amplifier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor home, studio and live stages.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"color_13\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour valves in the front end, 180-watt power section, two channels, reverb and Two notes technology. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_13\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 1.7kg \/ 3.75lbs – all the Kraken tone in a small box!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe V4 The Kraken guitar amp partners a V4 Series all-valve preamp with a solid-state, 180-watt Class D power amp. Building on the success of the V4 The Duchess, the V4 Kraken guitar amp continues the ultra-compact size and huge tones by adding even more features. The V4 Kraken guitar amp features Two notes audio engineering Torpedo-embedded DynIR Virtual Cabinet technology making it easy to take your cabinets anywhere!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_13\"\u003eA word from Martin Kidd, Victory's Chief Designer...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e“After the success of the V4 Duchess Guitar amp, the Victory amps community kept asking ‘Where is a Kraken version?’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eWe wanted the V4 Kraken Guitar amp to have all the best bits of the range in a package that you could take with you everywhere!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eWith the V4 Kraken, we wanted to give Kraken fans the best possible experience we could. The V4 Kraken Guitar amp has a V4 preamp front end, a 180 Watt Class D power section, digital reverb, an effects loop and three band EQ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAlso, we are excited to say we have teamed up with our friends at Two notes audio engineering to add their technology into the amp so you can carry your Virtual Cabinets with you and recall your six favourites from the 6 switch preset wheel. This makes the V4 Kraken Guitar amp versatile and perfect for use at home, on the road or in the studio.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eGain 1 \u0026amp; 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe V4 Kraken Guitar amp has two channels. Gain 1 is a slightly looser more ‘vintage’ British-inspired gain sound. Gain 2 is tighter in the bass with a more cutting midrange character and, of course more drive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/173b97_74e0fe51a18b4d3391ed7ed0cc1a1fec~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_489,h_325,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/V4_Kraken_05%20(Low%20Res).webp\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/173b97_74e0fe51a18b4d3391ed7ed0cc1a1fec~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_489,h_325,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/V4_Kraken_05%20(Low%20Res).webp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-Band EQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful bass, middle and treble controls to shape your tone. These also have an effect on the gain character and drive levels – just like in any valve guitar amp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bgLayers_comp-kn5v73gj__item-j9wkr1bk\" class=\"X-jRX\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"bgMedia_comp-kn5v73gj__item-j9wkr1bk\" class=\"_1J6n9\"\u003eReverb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLush sounding digital reverb gives you ambience aplenty. Run it low for a subtle feeling of space, or max it out for washy, splashy hugeness! The reverb is foot-switchable using a TRS cable (sold separately).​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/173b97_dc3a04a8e53f435fa8d8935e52d6e80c~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_489,h_325,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/V4_Kraken_09%20(Low%20Res).webp\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/173b97_dc3a04a8e53f435fa8d8935e52d6e80c~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_489,h_325,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/V4_Kraken_09%20(Low%20Res).webp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo notes Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo notes Audio engineering Torpedo-embedded DynIR Virtual Cabinet technology is onboard the Kraken. The Cab Sim XLR makes is super easy to take you Victory virtual cabinets anywhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/173b97_0305926b10434573ac5d052df23b11f5~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_489,h_325,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/V4_Kraken_14%20(Low%20Res).webp\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/173b97_0305926b10434573ac5d052df23b11f5~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_489,h_325,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/V4_Kraken_14%20(Low%20Res).webp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries Effects Loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSits between the preamp and power amp. Run your time-based effects here for maximum clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced Line Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSend a direct feed to a separate speaker simulator, front of house or wherever you like. Can be used with or without a speaker connected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/173b97_7c8f7077f3f948aca4c42b5aba824137~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_489,h_325,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/V4_Kraken_17%20(Low%20Res).webp\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/173b97_7c8f7077f3f948aca4c42b5aba824137~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_489,h_325,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/V4_Kraken_17%20(Low%20Res).webp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9V DC Power Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to power some extra pedals and stick this on your board? We've included a 9V DC centre-negative output that will put out a maximum of 500mA. This is more than enough for the vast majority of drives, fuzzes and analogue delays and so on. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"font_4\"\u003eSpeaker Cabs, Power \u0026amp; Impedance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker choice is critical with V4 The Kraken Guitar Amp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eV4 The Kraken can put out a staggering 180 watts at 4-ohms (through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.victoryamps.com\/cabinets\" data-anchor=\"dataItem-k5b71vv6\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.victoryamps.com\/cabinets\" target=\"_self\"\u003eVictory V112 Neo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecabinet, for example). However, 4-ohm speaker cabs aren’t exactly common, and nor are single speakers that can take 180 watts, so please proceed with caution with a 4-ohm load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eHowever…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eThe nature of Class D, solid-state power sections such as this means that the amp’s output is dependant on the speaker load. If you use a more common 8-ohm cab, output power drops to approximately 90 watts. 16-ohms gives you a still-very-healthy 45 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eThe principle reason we went with the 180-watt output is because lower-powered solid-state devices can run out of volume and headroom very quickly once you get to 8- and 16-ohm loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eNo such problem here: there’s plenty of power no matter what cab you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTwo notes Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictory Two notes Virtual Cabinets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eWe have partnered with the incredibly talented folks at Two notes Audio Engineering to embed their incredible tech in our V4 Kraken Guitar amp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eStraight out of the box you have access to six presets created by Victory and Two notes artist (and Kraken collaborator) Rabea Massaad. These have been specifically created by Rabea for the V4 Kraken guitar amp. There are ten Victory virtual cabinets included with the amp, and these can be accessed by plugging the V4 Kraken guitar amp into your computer, via Torpedo Remote (download for free from the Two notes website) - this where you access the power amp modes, rooms, studio-grade EQ and audio enhancer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"font_5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV4 The Kraken Guitar Amp - Tech Spec \u0026amp; Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guitar amplifier head\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp valves:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x EC900, 3 x CV4014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180W @ 4 ohms (approx 90W @ 8 ohms, 45W @ 16 ohms)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mains IEC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 258(w) x 174(h) x 105mm(d) inc feet \u0026amp; knobs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7kg (3.75lbs)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo notes Cab Sim Technology with 6 position preset control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree band EQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries FX loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced DI out on TRS 6.3mm jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional 9V DC power outlet for pedals etc (maximum total current 500mA, centre-negative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_13\"\u003eValve Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_13\"\u003eAll Victory products come with a 5-year limited warranty. This covers any defects in manufacturing or faulty components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_13\"\u003eThe valves used in the V4 Amp Series were originally manufactured to NATO specifications. Due to the extremely high-quality construction and proven reliability we have taken the unprecedented step of extending the warranty of these from 90 days to 2 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_13\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/76c629_ebcbec69d1cd44b6911c05cd770b4413~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_243,h_248,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/Victory_twoyear_warranty_wings_600.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"font_4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficial Video\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xr4mWfBypOQ\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Victory Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40045787283636,"sku":"VAV4THEKRAKEN180","price":49990.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/2417\/4004\/products\/VAV4THEKRAKEN180-0W.jpg?v=1661322142","url":"https:\/\/gpgallerymakati.myshopify.com\/products\/victory-amps-v4-the-kraken-all-tube-180-watt-compact-amplifier-head","provider":"GP Gallery Makati","version":"1.0","type":"link"}