Antares
A twin-6V6 combo blending MOD84 and AST design traits, with top-mounted controls, a new output transformer, and a deeper low end.
About this amp
Antares combines qualities of the MOD84 and Atomic Space Tone into a new twin 6V6/6L6 circuit with a custom output transformer, a 3-way EQ switch, and Swart’s tube bias tremolo. It’s hand-wired point to point, all-tube reverb and tremolo equipped, and housed in a tilted-back-baffle pine cabinet.
Specs
| Wattage | 18-22W |
|---|---|
| Power Tubes | 2x 6V6 (6L6 family compatible) |
| Rectifier | Tube (5AR4/5Y3) |
| Onboard Effects | All-tube reverb and tremolo |
| EQ | 3-way EQ switch |
| Inputs | High/Low inputs |
| Cabinet | Finger-jointed pine, tilted-back baffle, 1x12 or 2x10 |
| Dimensions (Large Cab) | 15.5in H x 26in W x 11.25in D |
| Weight | 36-38 lbs |
Quick answers
- How much does the Antares cost?
- Swart Amplifiers lists it at $2,888 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Antares still available?
- Yes. Swart Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Antares?
- Swart Amplifiers. Where it's built: 100% valve driven and hand-made in the USA. It's listed here as a tube combo amp.