Thermion Zero Dynamic Hybrid Amplifier review

Spanish pedal wizard Thermion has cooked up a compact stereo power amp that lets you enjoy your pedals anywhere

Thermion Zero Dynamic Hybrid Amplifier
(Image: © Future / Olly Curtis)

Guitar World Verdict

If your crucial tones are provided by pedals and you’re looking for a more portable solution than a traditional backline, this could be just the ticket.

Pros

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    High-quality valve-like sounds from a compact but robust package.

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    Stereo.

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    Good analogue speaker emulation.

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    Great value for money.

Cons

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    All-white footswitch LEDs could make it difficult to check status on a dark stage.

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Compact, portable and good-looking, Thermion’s Zero Dynamic Hybrid guitar amp is the company’s solution to the ‘how do I amplify my pedals without a big heavy combo amp?’ predicament. 

The robust 2mm steel case is filled with all the goodies any pedal player could ask for, including a stereo 40 watts per channel Class D output stage, a pair of stereo balanced speaker-emulated outputs and a headphones socket, with a separate level control. 

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Nick Guppy

Nick Guppy was Guitarist magazine's amp guru for over 20 years. He built his first valve amplifier at the age of 12 and bought, sold and restored many more, with a particular interest in Vox, Selmer, Orange and tweed-era Fenders, alongside Riveras and Mark Series Boogies. When wielding a guitar instead of soldering iron, he enjoyed a diverse musical career playing all over the UK, including occasional stints with theatre groups, orchestras and big bands as well as power trios and tributes. He passed away suddenly in April 2024, leaving a legacy of amplifier wisdom behind him.