Prs HDRX 20 Head

Description

<h1 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>HDRX 20</strong> is the <strong>PRS</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/brands/prs">amplifier</a></strong> from the <strong>HDRX</strong> series designed for guitarists seeking the iconic tone of <strong>Jimi Hendrix</strong>. The amplifier, featuring the PRS "Hendrix" circuit, delivers <strong>20 Watts</strong> of power driven by <strong>5881</strong> tubes and has two internally jumped channels.</h1><h2>OVERVIEW</h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>PRS HDRX 20</strong> captures the flexibility, power, and balanced late-60s British-inspired tone in a low-wattage format. It features a newly documented <strong>"Authentic Hendrix"</strong> circuit. This circuit is heavily inspired by one of <strong>Hendrix's</strong> personal amplifiers, supposedly used at Woodstock, which <strong>Paul Reed Smith</strong> and PRS Amp Designer <strong>Doug Sewell</strong> were able to study in 2018. Designed to push highs to be crystal clear, but not harsh, the HDRX 20 shines without being excessive and is characterized by an aggressiveness that can be attenuated for soft and sweet tones.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="The PRS HDRX 20 head brings the iconic sounds of Jimi Hendrix in a compact format that allows playing at reduced volumes." src="https://www.algameko.com/images/uploads/prs-hdrx-20-head.jpg" title="The PRS HDRX 20 head brings the iconic sounds of Jimi Hendrix in a compact format that allows playing at reduced volumes." /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The PRS HDRX 20 is powered by two <strong>5881</strong> power tubes, chosen for their low power, small size, and organic voice, characteristics that pair well with the reduced wattage. The EQ section features <strong>treble, middle, and bass</strong> controls, a two-way <strong>bright switch</strong>, a <strong>high-mid gain switch</strong>, and a <strong>presence</strong> control. These features mirror the original amplifier and offer the musician flexibility and control over their sound. The PRS HDRX 20 is designed with internally jumped channels with individual volume, treble, and bass controls. This eliminates the need for a cable (historically used externally on the amp to jump the two channels) and allows for easier adjustment of distortion and tone by tweaking the volume controls of both channels. The <strong>Master Volume</strong> can be used to control the amplifier's power amp section: this allows achieving lower volumes without needing an attenuator.<br />&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="The HDRX 20 is powered by two 5881 power tubes, chosen for their low power, small size, and organic voice. These characteristics pair well with the 20 W of this amplifier." src="https://www.algameko.com/images/uploads/prs-hdrx-20.jpg" title="The HDRX 20 is powered by two 5881 power tubes, chosen for their low power, small size, and organic voice. These characteristics pair well with the 20 W of this amplifier." /><br />&nbsp;</p><h2>TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS</h2><h3>ELECTRONICS</h3><p><strong>Power (rated):</strong> 20 Watts</p><h3>TUBES</h3><p><strong>Power Tubes:</strong> 5881<br /><strong>Preamp Tubes:</strong> 3x 12AX7<br /><strong>Preamp Positions:</strong> V1- Input, V2- Cathode Follower, V3- Phase Inverter</p><h3>FRONT PANEL CONTROLS</h3><p><strong>Channel 1 Controls:</strong> Bass Volume<br /><strong>Channel 2 Controls:</strong> Treble Volume, Bright (off/bright)<br /><strong>General Controls:</strong> Presence, Master Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble</p><h3>REAR PANEL FEATURES</h3><p><strong>Power Socket:</strong> IEC with integrated fuse<br /><strong>Bias:</strong> Adjustable<br /><strong>Channels:</strong> 2, internally jumped<br /><strong>Output Jack Configuration/Ohm Selection:</strong> 2x4, 2x8, 1x16</p><h3>MATERIALS/COVERING</h3><p><strong>Covering:</strong> Black Tolex<br /><strong>Piping:</strong> Black<br /><strong>Panel Covering:</strong> Black Tolex</p><h3>DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT</h3><p><strong>Width:</strong> 43.81 cm<br /><strong>Depth:</strong> 22.86 cm<br /><strong>Height:</strong> 22.86 cm<br /><strong>Weight:</strong> 12.5 Kg</p>