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It's classic tube bias modulating tremolo in a pedal! This one is packed with great features including a high voltage power supply, true bypass switching, two speed ranges and a tube buffered output.

The de Lisle Eighty-Sixed is a tube preamp born of our unique amplifier designs. The tube line up includes an EF86 pentode fronted by a 12AX7 twin-triode. This arrangement allows the true character of the pentode to be heard, since it can be driven by a larger signal than those produced by guitar pickups. And by cranking up the Gain knob, the Eighty-Sixed makes a fantastic tube overdrive pedal. No opamps, transistors or clipping diodes--what you get is 100% high voltage pentode overdrive.

The de Lisle FX Loop Router allows you to effortlessly share your FX between up to 8 amps.

Plug your FX into the rear panel FX Input and FX Output jacks. Then rotate the Amplifier dial to route your FX to any of the connected amp loops. Unused amps are placed in bypass mode to prevent noise. We've also included a front panel Bypass switch for the selected amp and a Ground switch to help eliminate noise.

The FX Loop Router runs off a standard 2.1mm/5.5mm center negative 9V supply (included). We've also provided a "daisy chain" extension jack, so you can connect external 9VDC powered devices.

Desktop model shown. Rackmount enclosure available as an option.

The de Lisle Amp-Speaker Selector 4x4 with Stereo Attenuator Loop Return was designed as a studio tool to conveniently route the output of up to four tube amplifiers to various speaker cabinets. This model features an attenuator loop to allow a single attenuator to be shared between any combination of the amps and speakers. It was developed specifically with the Two Notes Reload II, Boss Tube Amp Expander and similar products. The 4x4 with Stereo Attenuator Loop Return allows you to assign speakers to both outputs of the attenuator to easily create a flexible wet-dry-wet setup. Use up to 4 amps simultaneously.  

Just connect your amps' outputs to numbered amplifier inputs on the rear panel. Then, hook up your speaker cabinets. Routing the signals is simple: the four Speaker switches on the front panel correspond to the four speaker connections. The 1-4 positions of each bank match that speaker cabinet to the selected amplifier.

Connect your attenuator's input to the Send jack and its speaker output(s) to the Return A and/or B jacks. Use the front panel Send knob to connect the attenuator to any of the available amps. Then, set one or more of the Speaker knobs to the Return A/B position.

Use multiple amps at the same time, swap speaker cabinets between amps, share a single attenuator or connect multiple speakers to an amp in parallel. As a precaution, the unused amps see a load.

The de Lisle Amplifier Expander 4x was designed to be paired with our Amp-Speaker Selector models to increase the number of amplifiers available for use.

Integration is straightforward: plug in your guitar / pedalboard into the front panel input of the Amplifier Expander, connect the Input Thru jack to the front panel input of your existing Amp-Speaker Selector, connect the Output Link to a dedicated Amp Output position on the Amp-Speaker Selector.

When the 3-position power switch is set to Thru, the input signal bypasses the Amplifier Expander allowing the Amp-Speaker Selector to be used normally. To use the Amplifier Expander with the Amp-Speaker Selector, set the Amplifier rotary on the Amp-Speaker Selector to the position used for the Output Link. Set the power rotary on the Amplifier Expander to the Direct or Iso position. Select the desired amplifier on the Amplifier Expander. Its output will be sent to the Amp-Speaker Selector via the Output Link jack. The speakers and attenuator connected to the Amp-Speaker Selector will now be available to the amps connected to the Amplifier Expander.

The Amplifier Expander 4x runs off a 2.1mm/5.5mm center negative 12V supply, which can be used to power the Amp-Speaker Selector as well via the provided connecting wire. Older 9VDC versions can run on the original power supply.

The de Lisle Amp-Speaker Selector 8x8 MKII was designed as a studio tool to conveniently route the output of up to 8 amplifiers to various speaker cabinets. This version features a loop to allow a single attenuator (passive or active like the Reload II or Ox Box) to be easily shared between any combination of the amps and speakers.

Just connect your amps' outputs to the numbered amplifier inputs on the rear panel. Then, hook up your speaker cabinets. Routing the signals is simple: select the desired amplifier with the Amplifier rotary dial and select the desired speaker cabinet with the Speaker rotary. You can activate an additional speaker by flipping the Extension switch. The Extension speaker will be added in parallel to the main speaker for additional tones, volume or to match impedance. For example, if one amp only has a 4 ohm tap, activating two 8 ohm cabinets will present the correct load to the amplifier.

Connect your attenuator's input to the Attenuator In jack and its output to the Attenuator Out jack. Use the front panel toggle to bring the attenuator in or out of the circuit. There's also a handy Ground switch to prevent ground loops between connected devices.

As a precaution, the unused amps see a load. Compatible with tube or solid state amps up to 150W.

This unit operates on the supplied 12 VDC power supply.

The de Lisle 100W Reactive Attenuator allows you to knock your amp's volume down to a more manageable level while maintaining its natural feel thanks to the reactive load. Attenuation is linearly variable up to -22.5dB. Our unique design eliminates the need for impedance matching at the amp. Just connect the attenuator to your amp's 8 ohm output, then you can use any combination of cabs as long as the total load is between 16 and 4 ohms. Use the transformer isolated D.I. to go straight into your DAW and load up your favorite IRs with the ability to record silently.

The de Lisle Amp-Speaker 4x4 Deluxe was designed to improve workflow in the studio by eliminating the need to re-cable amps and cabs. This version expands on our previous designs by incorporating simultaneous input switching and a bypassable attenuator loop.

Plug in your guitar / pedalboard and send it to any of the 4 connected amps by rotating the Amplifier dial. The amp's output is then sent to the selected speaker cabinet. We've also included an attenuator loop that allows you to easily connect your Ox, Fryette, etc. to any combination of amplifier and cabinet.

The 4x4 Deluxe runs off a 2.1mm/5.5mm center negative 12V supply, which is boosted internally for increased signal headroom. Amplifier inputs are transformer isolated to prevent ground loops. Unused amps are muted at the input and switched to a protective load.

Desktop model shown. Rackmount enclosure available as an option.

New features for 2024 models:

There are now three options for amp input switching. DIRECT takes the front panel input and sends it directly to the input of the selected amp, bypassing any additional circuitry. This is the position for normal use. ISO, for ISOLATED, sends the input signal through an isolation transformer. This can be used to eliminate ground loops or when a low impedance output is desired. When the ground switch is in the left position, the isolation transformer is bypassed entirely and an op-amp buffer provides a low impedance output. Download the manual for the latest features and control layout.

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The de Lisle Pre-Amp Selector was designed to improve workflow in the studio by eliminating the need to re-cable when switching between numerous preamps and power amps.

Plug in your guitar / pedalboard and send it to any of the 4 connected preamps (or modelers) by rotating the Preamp dial. The preamp's output is then sent to the selected Power Amp. Alternatively, one could connect any line level device to the rear panel Power Amp Input jacks. So, one could be assigned to a power amp, another to a recording interface, external FX, etc. There is also an FX loop between the Preamp and Power Amp which can be bypassed on the front panel.

The Preamp Selector runs off a standard 2.1mm/5.5mm center negative 12VDC supply, which is boosted internally for increased signal headroom. Preamp inputs are transformer isolated to prevent ground loops. Unused preamps are muted at their input.

Extension cabinets are made from solid pine and using dovetail joinery and feature a birch baffle. Your choice of available colors.