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The Fryette Power Station PS-2A is one of those rare pieces that completely changes how you interact with your amp. It’s far more than just an attenuator. At its core, it’s a fully integrated reactive load and 50-watt tube power amp that lets you push your favorite amps exactly where they sound best, then dial the volume to whatever the room calls for.

What makes the PS-2A stand apart is how natural it feels under the hands. The reactive load responds like a real speaker, so your amp retains its dynamics, depth, and harmonic complexity even at lower volumes. There’s none of that flat or choked character you get from traditional attenuators. It simply feels right.

It also works in the opposite direction. Smaller amps can be re-amplified through the built-in 6L6 power section, giving you more headroom and punch without sacrificing their character. Add in a transparent effects loop, flexible line outputs for recording or FOH, and fully adjustable impedance matching, and it becomes one of the most versatile tools you can have in a rig.

Whether you’re trying to tame a loud vintage amp, bring a smaller amp to life on stage, or run silent for recording, the PS-2A handles it effortlessly. It’s the kind of piece you end up leaving in your signal chain permanently.

Specifications

Power Output: 50 watts all-tube power amp
Tubes: 1 x 12AX7, 2 x 6L6

Reactive Load Capacity:
200W @ 2/4 ohms
150W @ 8 ohms
200W @ 16 ohms

Input/Output Impedance: Selectable 2/4, 8, or 16 ohms (amp in & speaker out)

Core Functions:
Attenuator for high-powered amps
Power amplifier for low-wattage amps
Reactive load for silent recording

Controls:
Volume
Presence
Depth
Hi/Lo input sensitivity
High-frequency response (Flat, Brite, Edge)
Low-frequency response (Flat, Warm, Deep)

Front Panel Features:
Bypass switch
Standby switch
Input level control

Rear Panel Features:
Amp In
Speaker Out (x2)
FX Send & Return with level switch
Balanced XLR Line Out with level control
Unbalanced 1/4" Line Out
Line In
Ground lift
Impedance selectors

Additional Features:
Stepless volume control (no fixed attenuation steps)
Integrated effects loop
Active safety bypass protection
Rear panel line output level control (PS-2A update)

Dimensions: Approx. 14" x 2.75" x 9"
Weight: Approx. 15 lbs