Charles, Chris, and Bryan are joined this week by John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments. They field caller questions about D&D, aluminum guitars, the Winter Olympics, long dogs, and more. 

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Episode 16: Featuring John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments

This week, Chris and Bryan talk about the response in Anaheim to Babylon, the 880 watt tube amp they've spent the past several months building. Charles shares stories from Japan and his former life as an ice cube tray magnate. The trio answer a question about a Freaky Friday scenario and following your dreams. 

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Episode 15: The 880 Watt Amp Lives, Anaheim Recap, Follow Your Dreams

Charles is back in Japan, while Chris and Bryan have been putting the final touches on their top secret 700 watt tube amp project, which will be revealed at the 2026 Wood Wire Volts show in Anaheim. The trio talk about NAMM, magnesium, and the absolute weapon of an amplifier they've been building. Steve Rowe from 60 Cycle Hum calls in with a question. 

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Episode 14: The Top Secret Amp Project and Hi-Fi Audio

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. 

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Episode 13: Stories from Japan, How to Make Changes Stick, Navigating Media Recommendations

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.

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Episode 12: Where Does Amp Tone Come From (Ramen is Pretty Cool)

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.

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Episode 11: 424 MKII Pedal, 700 Watt Amp, Living in Japan

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. 

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Episode 10: Tariffs and Travel (Anyone Else Getting 2025'd?)

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!

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Episode 9: Effects Loops, Caller Updates, and More

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] 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.

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Episode 8: Building a 700 Watt Tube Amp

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] 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)

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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.