Venus 5 Top
The head version of the Venus 5, a 35-watt Class A 6L6 amp with an extra-high-gain lead channel and a standout clean tone.
About this amp
The head version of the Venus 5, running the same Class A, dual-6L6 circuit with an extra-high-gain lead channel and Rivera’s most refined clean channel to date. Vintage-Modern switch drops power to 15 watts for lower-volume playing and recording.
Specs
| Class | Class A |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 35W (switchable to 15W) |
| Power Tubes | 2x 6L6 |
| Preamp Tubes | 5x 12AX7 |
| Channels | 2, footswitchable boost on Channel 1 |
| Reverb | Footswitchable/assignable Accutronics spring |
| Colors | Black or Pearl White |
Quick answers
- How much does the Venus 5 Top cost?
- Rivera Amplifiers sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price.
- Is the Venus 5 Top still available?
- Yes. Rivera Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Venus 5 Top?
- Rivera Amplifiers, building gear since 1976. Where it's built: Hand-built in the USA. It's listed here as a tube head amp.