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.

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Episode 7: Space Echoes and MIG 50s (Spicy Caps and Crappy Jacks)

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. 

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Episode 6: The Tubes Aren't the Problem

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).

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Episode 5: Don't Watch Alone, Alone

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.

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Episode 4: Throw it Away, But Tell Me Where You Live, First

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. 

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Episode 3: A Revered…Something

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.

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Episode 2: Man, That’s Kind of Rude

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.

Episode 1: You Guys Like Tone?

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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] talk amps, share stories, and give relationship advice.

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