Supro 1668RT Jupiter vs Supro 1696RTH Black Magick Reverb 25W Head

The Supro 1668RT Jupiter and the Supro 1696RTH Black Magick Reverb 25W Head are both amplifiers sharing dynamic, gritty, lush. The Supro 1668RT Jupiter leans transparent and spring. The Supro 1696RTH Black Magick Reverb 25W Head leans mid-forward and analog warmth.

Similarity
citedBlended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.

79% — very similar

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Classic Rock
  • Blues
  • Indie
  • Garage Rock
Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • dynamic
  • gritty
  • lush
Citation fame
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Description

The Supro 1668RT Jupiter is positioned as the high-headroom amplifier in the Supro range, built to deliver the punch and stage volume that the smaller vintage-reissue models cannot while retaining the fundamental dynamics and tonal character the brand is known for. Supro describe it as suiting rock, funk, fusion, jazz and electronic music, which reflects a design built around clean power and responsiveness rather than early breakup. That makes it the natural choice within the line for players who need the amp to stay clear at band volume, and a more capable pedal platform than the low-wattage Supro combos. It suits players across a wide stylistic range who want Supro character without sacrificing headroom.

The Supro 1696RTH Black Magick Reverb 25W Head takes the Black Magick circuit, modelled on Jimmy Page's 1959 Supro combo, and adds analog spring reverb, two-band EQ and a master volume for greater flexibility. It remains a 25-watt all-tube Class A design on 6973 output tubes, giving the characteristic Supro midrange grind and strong touch dynamics, and Supro rate the Black Magick as the highest-gain amp in their line. The master volume is the practical addition, letting the preamp be driven while keeping stage level under control, something the plain Black Magick cannot do. It suits blues, classic rock and garage players who want the Page-associated Supro voice with reverb and volume control built in.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Rock
  • Electronic
  • Jazz
  • Funk
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Tonal lean
  • transparent
  • spring
  • mid-forward
  • analog warmth
Good for
citedOccasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.
  • Live
  • Studio
  • Worship
  • Live
  • Studio
  • Worship
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