While the asking price may initially seem on the higher side for such a diddy amp, the Spark Mini is so big on features it is ahead of the competition when factoring in the quality, portability and value you get – plus the potential to record with this via USB. The better news is that output was more than sufficient at 50 per cent while sitting in front of the Spark Mini. The headphone volume with the Spark Mini is usable but currently not really loud enough. Despite PG suggesting to us that the relatively quiet output through headphones would be addressed in a firmware update, we’ve downloaded the first one that’s been available and it hasn’t improved. If you don’t mind the idea of using the Spark App to fine-tune your settings, a drawback we want to note is the headphone experience. The internal 3000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery offers up to eight hours battery life (providing you don’t crank it and have it streaming audio as well as the guitar signal a lot) and takes three hours to charge via USB C. Delivering 90 dB SPL at one metre away, it sounds bigger than we imagined it would, and with some impressive bottom end too. Using the factory presets, one thing becomes immediately apparent: this little amp is surprisingly loud. While this all might seem jarringly minimal at first, the idea is for you to tweak tones via the Spark app, then save to your presets slots as required.
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The Bluetooth pairing button on the rear also doubles as the activation for a tuner.
Delivering 90 dB SPL at one metre away, it sounds bigger than we imagined it would
Gone is everything but guitar and streamed audio volumes, plus four preset buttons. It’s the kind of amp you take with you, rather than feel like you need to go to it – potentially encouraging you to play more, without as many limitations.Ĭompared to the mains-powered Spark 40, the onboard controls are massively streamlined here. It’s available in black or pearl (white) Tolex options, with a detachable handle that you’ll definitely want to use. In terms of look, the Mini continues the Tolex and gold piping look of its big bro. You’ll probably want to swap and change your onboard presets a lot, but favourites are inevitable and the lack of an onboard gain dial encouraged us to control this setting with our guitar’s volume control.
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