Headphone Amps
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Fender Mustang Micro vs Mustang Micro Plus: is it worth upgrading?
By Matt McCracken published
We put Fender’s two headphone amps for guitar in a room together to duke it out

Boss discontinued the Katana:GO mere months after launching it – these are 4 headphone amps you should try instead
By Daryl Robertson published
With the Boss Katana:GO unexpectedly retiring early, these are the headphone amp alternatives from Fender, Vox, Boss and Positive Grid you should try instead

“Very much the upgrade that was needed for one of the most popular headphone amps for guitar”: Fender Mustang Micro Plus review
By Matt McCracken published
Fender’s teeny-tiny portable practice amp gets a significant upgrade

Fender’s Mustang Micro Plus looks to fill the void left by the Boss Katana:GO
By Matt Owen published
With a new screen and Fender Tone app compatibility, the new Mustang Micro looks to take the hugely popular practice platform to new heights

The Porter is a headphone amp designed to work with your favorite pedals – and its creators reckon it’s practically invincible
By Phil Weller published
Neighborhood Circuits has built the tiny, pedal-friendly headphone amp to last, and offers something different from the all-in-one solutions of the market

Boss Katana:Go vs Fender Mustang Micro: which headphone amp is right for you?
By Daryl Robertson published
Two of the world's most popular headphone amps go head to head to see who comes out on top

Vox amPlug3 High Gain review
By Daryl Robertson published
Turn up the gain while keeping down the volume with Vox's ultimate high-gain practice solution

“You might not be fooled into thinking it’s a tube amp, but it’s close enough for silent practice”: Blackstar amPlug 2 FLY review
By Richard Blenkinsop published
An affordable silent practice tool with three channels and three effects that covers ground for all guitarists

“So much fun and so inspiring, it’s a steal at the asking price”: Boss Katana:Go review
By Nick Guppy published
Boss has crammed a full Katana amplifier into a tiny headphone-amp format – and its long list of features and tones makes it practically irresistible

I’ve tried every home practice solution under the sun, but nothing stuck. Then I plugged in a headphone amp – and now I’m playing for hours
By Matt Parker published
As a busy guitarist and parent, Boss’ new Katana:GO has been a revelation when it comes to my playing time – but it’s the way it feels that’s got me hooked
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