Warm Audio Tone Beast

The Tone Beast (TB12) is basically a modded WA12-style idea with extra transformer switching for different tones. Overall I think it’s a solid deal, and if you find one of the older units used for cheap, it can be a lot of preamp for the money.

Pros

+Multiple tonal options via transformer switching
+Solid value, especially on the used market
+API/312-style foundation that works on a lot of sources

Cons

-Not a true 1073-type sound if that’s what you’re chasing
-Used pricing/versions vary

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Warm Audio Tone Beast

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Highlights

+Multiple tonal options via transformer switching
+Solid value, especially on the used market
+API/312-style foundation that works on a lot of sources

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