What makes a great amp great?

invalid@example.com (beckstriad), beckstriad
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:27:14 +0000
Technical Discussion

This is sort of philosophical, but I'd like to hear from anyone willing, what they think makes a great amp sound great. I don't know enough technical information to be able to really say on that front, but I'd love to hear from those who do.

Basically, from what I can tell, with my meager ears, is all great amps have these characteristics:

String to string clarity
Dynamics that allow a player to go from clean to maximum overdrive with touch only
Harmonic complexity - especially those...