Two of the leaders in design and sound of high quality digital amps have just released new offerings. Boss has upped the ante with their hugely popular Katana amp range to now a Katana MKII version. With a bunch more amp sounds, dual effect pots for more control and a new editor offering a huge amount of new options. Their wasn't much to complain about with the version 1 with a great response and sound for little investment. The MKII has just made it all the more creative and easier to combine and find those sounds your seeking. The Katana amp rage is sure to continue! Boss Katana MKii Amp Blackstar, have also just announced a brand new line that's aimed at that boutique market but in the digital amp realm. Sound strange? Having now played them, we think it's strange it's not a more common thing with amp brands! With an awesome offset style look the 'Silverline series' offer up a range of combos and a head and cab powered by SHARC processing and studio grade effects. The most interesting feature and what sets this series apart from the rest is the ability to select one of six power sections, emulating, and fairly bloody well too, any of KT88, 6L6, KT66, EL34, 6V6, EL84 valves. A must try! Blackstar Silverline Amp See us in store to give these brand new solid state amplifiers a go. They just might surprise even the staunchest tone hound.