Battle Royale: Comparing the Vox AC4 4W to the Bugera V5 Infinium

We will be looking at two popular products, the Vox AC4 4W and the Bugera V5 Infinium. There is a lot more to this sort of decision than price, so we see if we can help you decide which is best for your needs. This article is part of a series called 10 Best Tube Amps of 2023

Everyone has different preferences, and we hope our frank reviews will make your decision easier. First, we will take a look at the Vox AC4 4W.

The second product we are looking at in this head-to-head review is the Bugera V5 Infinium. This highly affordable Class A amplifier with an 8-inch turbo sound speaker is the epitome of all that is desired in a cheap tube amp option. The parts are all painstakingly hand crafted as opposed to relying on mass produced manufacturing methods. Driven by an EL84 tube and featuring a 12AX7 tube it brings an honest vintage tube tone in a modest, portable cabinet it provides awesome tone control. The Bugera V5 has an added proprietary 'Infinium' tube life multiplier technology unique to Bugera which revolutionizes tube life management. It has appealing vintage aesthetics, sporting a simple tone knob, digital reverb, independent gain knobs and master volume. to complement its high calibre, authentic sound. Its Pre-amp design originates from a humble 1960's design concept. Whilst already a low watt tube amp, the Bugera V5 also switched to a single watt mode which still benefits from full gain channel manipulation. Perfect for use in apartment rehearsals.

The Bottom Line

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