Ashdown SX 5 W
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Essential Information About the ASHDOWN SX 5H Amp
Essential Information About the ASHDOWN SX 5H Amp
- All-tube 5 W Class A head: precise clean tones, characterful crunch, and highly responsive to playing dynamics.
- "Stealth" 1 W attenuator for late-night practice or pushing tubes at low volume.
- Simplified recording: Line Out with speaker simulation and "Speaker Mute" for true studio silence.
- Modern connectivity rare for this type of amp: effects loop, Aux input, headphone output.
Manufacturer Information
Ashdown
https://www.ashdownmusic.com
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
SX stands for "Essex," a nod to Ashdown's British roots. The series pays tribute to the classic English sound while incorporating modern features. Within the family, the SX 5H is the compact 5-watt single-channel head, designed for guitarists seeking authentic tube tone without compromising practicality. It pairs with 1x12, 2x12, or 4x12 straight or angled cabinets to build an expandable stack.Who This Amp Is For
Ideal for motivated beginners to experienced musicians looking for genuine tube "feel" at home, in a home studio, or for reasonable rehearsal volumes. Perfect for blues, classic rock, indie, pop, and garage, it integrates easily on stage via mic'd cab or emulated output. Its moderate power reserve makes tone shaping easier without excessive volume.Technical specifications
| Category | Guitar amp head | Attenuator | Yes |
| Technology | Tubes | Category | Amplifier |
| Input | jack | Number of channels | 1 |
| External cabinet output | Yes | EQ | 3 channels |
| Effects loop | Yes | Color | Black |
| Reverb | Yes | Power output | 5 W |
| Amp tubes | EL84 | Weight | 11.8 kg |
| Pre-amp tubes | ECC83 | Dimensions (mm) | 560 x 380 x 350 |
| Power | 5 W | Speaker outputs | 8 or 16 Ohms |
| "Stealth" power attenuator | 1 W | ||
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Great amp for home and repeats, very nice clear sound and Marshall type features, very nice grain, an overdrive for the blues, it's a great discovery, I fell in love with it.
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Very good amp head, simple and functional
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Questions frequently asked
Does the attenuator on the Ashdown SX-5H allow playing at low volume?
The Stealth attenuator reduces the power from 5 W to 1 W. It allows pushing the tubes at a lower level.
Which speaker cabinets can be connected to this Ashdown head?
The 8 or 16 ohm speaker outputs allow connecting a cabinet compatible with either of these impedances.
Is it possible to record silently with the SX-5H?
The headphone output and the Line Out with speaker simulation are intended for this use. The Speaker Mute disables the speaker. This setup enables silent recording.
Does the head have an effects loop and reverb?
An effects loop is present to place delays and modulations after the preamp. The built-in reverb adds depth to the signal.
What sound do the ECC83 and EL84 tubes of the SX-5H produce?
The design combines an ECC83 preamp tube with an EL84 power tube, operating in class A. The British character delivers bright cleans and an organic crunch when the volume is pushed.
