Ultrasound’s CP100 is a combo amp designed for the full-range reproduction of acoustic instruments. The unit has 100 watts of power, an eight-inch speaker (plus a high-frequency tweeter), and two channels. Combination ¼-inch and XLR input jacks allow the connection of instruments or microphones. Onboard digital effects can be assigned to either or both channels, and the amp has separate EQ for each channel. With a compact design weighing in at 31 pounds, the amp is easy to transport.

SPECS: 100-watt combo amp. Eight-inch speaker. High-frequency tweeter. Two channels. Combination ¼-inch/XLR inputs. DI output. Effects loop. Stereo aux inputs. Digital effects. $599 street.

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