Charles is (temporarily) back from Japan, and he shares stories about great food, a wild haircut, and a fortune he received after hiking up a mountain. Chris and Bryan share an update on the 700 watt tube amp. The trio answer questions about sticking to resolutions/new habits and navigating an awkward conversation.  If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call ‪(513) 334-3803‬ and leave a voicemail.

Are 5U4 rectifier tubes any good? Are all guitar amps just gain staging an EQ? Is it okay to wear sweatpants to the post office? These are just some of the topics hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps [https://www.bensonamps.com/], Bryan Sours of Soursound Transformers [https://soursound.com/], and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers [https://www.silktone.org/silktone-amp.html] cover in this week's episode of Amplified Nonsense. If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call ‪(513) 334-3803‬ and leave a voicemail.

Chris releases a new pedal that sells out immediately. Charles calculates the sound pressure level of a 700-watt amp. Bryan talks smoothies and IEC cables. The three field a listener question about their ideal, no-responsibility Friday night beverages.. These are just some of the topics hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps [https://www.bensonamps.com/], Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works [https://soursound.com/], and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers [https://www.silktone.org/silktone-amp.html] cover in this week's episode of Amplified Nonsense. If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call ‪(513) 334-3803‬ and leave a voicemail.

How are tariffs affecting amp builders? Do we deserve Mike Judge? How do you like to travel? These are just some of the topics hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps [https://www.bensonamps.com/], Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works [https://soursound.com/], and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers [https://www.silktone.org/silktone-amp.html] cover in this week's episode of Amplified Nonsense.  If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call ‪(513) 334-3803‬ and leave a voicemail.

What's the deal with effects loops? When is one useful, and when is one useless? In this episode of Amplify Nonsense, hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps [https://www.bensonamps.com/], Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works [https://soursound.com/], and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers [https://www.silktone.org/silktone-amp.html] answer listen questions about effects loops and more. Plus, a previous caller shares an exciting update! If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call ‪(513) 334-3803‬ and leave a voicemail.

In this episode of Amplified Nonsense, hosts Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works [https://soursound.com/], Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers [https://www.silktone.org/silktone-amp.html], and producer Emily Harris of Get Offset talk about the new Silktone Expander pedal, the issues Bryan and Chris have discovered while designing a 700 watt tube amp, and more. They also answer a voicemail question from Ryan Burke of 60 Cycle Hum about 10-inch speakers. If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call ‪(513) 334-3803‬ and leave a voicemail.

In this episode of Amplified Nonsense, hosts Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works [https://soursound.com/], Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers [https://www.silktone.org/silktone-amp.html], and producer Emily Harris of Get Offset talk about repairing their Space Echo Tape Delays, describe what changes they'd make to a MIG 50 amp, and discuss tremolos and Labubus. If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call ‪(513) 334-3803‬ and leave a voicemail.

In this episode of Amplified Nonsense, hosts Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works [https://soursound.com/], Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers [https://www.silktone.org/silktone-amp.html], and producer Emily Harris of Get Offset talk about the recent Fretboard Summit in Chicago (including plenty of talk about food) and answer questions about gear they wish they'd designed, tubes that keep blowing, and give relationship/situationship advice.  If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call ‪(513) 334-3803‬ and leave a voicemail.

In this episode of Amplified Nonsense, hosts Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works [https://soursound.com/], Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers [https://www.silktone.org/silktone-amp.html], and producer Emily Harris of Get Offset talk about upcoming guitar and pedal events, get into the science of the Doc Brown's "Back to the Future" amp wall, and answer a caller's question about cheating on his partner (aka watching their favorite TV show without her). If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call ‪(513) 334-3803‬ and leave a voicemail.

In this episode of Amplified Nonsense, hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps [https://www.bensonamps.com/], Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works [https://soursound.com/], and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers [https://www.silktone.org/silktone-amp.html] chat about the podcast launch, their latest design projects ("never finalize anything"), and managing their businesses. They help a listener decide whether to repair or toss old amps, offer first date cooking ideas, and give hot takes on Broadway musicals and public singing. If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call ‪(513) 334-3803‬ and leave a voicemail.

Are trade shows worth it? How do you deal with internet trolls? How much money would you have to find in a festival port-a-john that you'd be willing to fish it out with your bare hands? Those are just a few of the questions hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps [https://www.bensonamps.com/], Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works [https://soursound.com/], and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers [https://www.silktone.org/silktone-amp.html] tackle in episode 3 of Amplified Nonsense.  If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call ‪(513) 334-3803‬ and leave a voicemail.

What do you know about psychoacoustics? In this episode of Amplify Nonsense, hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps [https://www.bensonamps.com/], Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works [https://soursound.com/], and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers [https://www.silktone.org/silktone-amp.html] focus on psychoacoustics, the subjective experience of sound, and the quirks of audio equipment. They discuss their own personal connections to gear, how mood can affect sound perception, and experience a few audio illusions. Listener questions include topics about gear dissatisfaction, snacks, and more. If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call ‪(513) 334-3803‬ and leave a voicemail.

On the inaugural episode of 'Amplified Nonsense,' hosts Chris Benson of Benson Amps [https://www.bensonamps.com/], Bryan Sours of Soursound Audio Works [https://soursound.com/], and Charles Henry of Silktone Amplifiers [https://www.silktone.org/silktone-amp.html], dive into the world of podcasting. From discussing the origins of their companies to sharing shocking (literally) stories about electrical safety while working on amps, the trio offers a mix of humor and practical advice. Producer Emily does her best to keep the conversation on track as they tackle listener questions about amp safety, joint Facebook accounts, and, of course, Nicolas Cage movies. Expect a blend of amp talk, relationship advice, and more. If you'd like Bryan, Charles, and Chris to answer your question on an episode of Amplified Nonsense, call ‪(513) 334-3803‬ and leave a voicemail. Note for listeners: Unless you have experience working on high-voltage electronics, please do NOT attempt to work on your own amplifiers. Any discussion about working on amps should not be considered advice. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.