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Fryette PS-2 Power Station Fryette Amplification is legendary for its brawny, expressive, and very high end tube amps, but the company’s compact, affordable PS-2 Power Station is getting all the attention these days. Designed to function as both an attenuator for larger amps and a tube power amp for beefing up small ones, the Power Station is fast becoming a favorite among modeling processor enthusiasts and pedal stompers looking for a small, clean sounding, tube- 26 TONE TALK // powered tonal foundation. With 50 watts of 6L6-derived output, plenty of ins and outs, and a broad range of very usable tone controls, the Power Station is warm and big sounding, but transparent enough to be an ideal platform for pedals and effects. Unlike other, less fully featured power amplifiers, it also has an FX loop for maximum versatility. Fryette seems to be selling these as fast as it can make them, so grab one quick! You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby: 6 New-School Power Amps You Need