Tech Talk & Articles

Which amps did your Pritchard retire? -  We posed the question, "Which amps did your Pritchard retire?" to some of our customers and received the following responses. Find out how you can reduce the number of amps you own.

Solid Prejudice - Solid state has been labeled tonally inferior. This prejudice against solid state is well earned after four decades of declarations by engineers and manufacturers that solid state is as good as or better than vacuum tubes. However... Printable PDF version

Universatility - Why do some players carry the best part of a ton of equipment from session to session? Why do players ask what type of an amp is this? Historically, for decades now, amplifiers have been and most still are one-trick ponies optimized for a particular instrument and style. - Pritchard Amps has changed the basis of this perception.

Miking Tunnel Back™ Cabinets - In close miking situations the Tunnel Back™ cabinets require proper microphone placement. This article explains how to get the best results.

Audio Myths and Truths - a new article describing the myths and truths in audio and makes at least a partial description of the differences between tubes and transistors. From Audio and Engineering Common Knowledge to Russell Hamm's paper.

Audio Satori takes you on an adventure into what makes PA amps unique and what advantages they offer for the player.

Is there really a tube sound? This article was originally published in the July/August 1994 Issue of dB Magazine. It answers the question “Is there really a tube sound?”

XGPA - Find out what's in the name. Pritchard's exclusive Exaggerated Grid Plate Action technology is a must have for that vintage sound.

Tunnel-Back - Why the fuss about a cabinet design? Tunnel-Back explains the technological advantages of this Internationally Patented Series of Cabinets.

Printed Circuit Board vs. Hard Wiring the Myths revealed and Questions answered.

Watts Knob™ - Why wasn't this thought of before? We not only invented it but implemented it in a way that makes sense.

Tone Versatility - Those words are synonymous with our whole model lineup.

Distortion - Weather you like what you hear in music today or not, Pritchard Amps fills a whole range of needs like a luxury sports car.

Patents - Eric Pritchard hasn't spent years of Research & Development for nothing. These patents are proof of his contributions to the Audio industry.

What's New - What makes Pritchard Amps new and unique?

The Names - Descriptions of the amplifiers names.