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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.