The Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head is a Revv amplifier. Close alternatives include the Revv Dynamis D20 MkII 20W Head and the Fryette Deliverance 120H II. It pairs well with the Carl Martin Crunch Drive and the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver.
Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head
Revv · amplifier
The Revv Dynamis D40 is a two-channel 40-watt valve amplifier head from the Dynamis line, the range Revv positions apart from its high-gain Generator amplifiers. Its two channels give it a clean or lower-gain voice alongside a driven one, and at 40 watts it sits between the smaller D20 and D25 and the 100-plus watt Generator heads, making it practical for club stages. Revv Amplification is a Canadian builder known for tight, articulate voicing with strong note separation. Detailed independent review coverage of this specific model is limited compared with the Generator range, so this description stays with what can be established.
- articulate
- tight
- high gain
- solid
- headroom
- clean
- aggressive
- club
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Genres the Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head is commonly used in
- Metal
- Djent
- Hard Rock
- Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Metalcore
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head
Carl Martin Crunch Drive
Carl Martin
19% matchInto Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head, Carl Martin Crunch Drive is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
Boss
13% matchFeed a high gain signal into Boss BD-2 Blues Driver and it comes out closer to clean boost
Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII
Sola Sound
13% matchSola Sound Tone Bender MkII pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
11% matchKeep Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress after Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head in the signal chain, clear of Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head's own gain stage
Walrus Audio Fathom
Walrus Audio
9% matchRun Walrus Audio Fathom in Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head's effects loop, clear of Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Meris Mercury7 Reverb
Meris
9% matchRun Meris Mercury7 Reverb in Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head's effects loop, clear of Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Wampler Ego Compressor
pedal
7% matchWampler Ego Compressor's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Benson Amps Delay PT2399 Echo
Benson Amps
tonal matchBenson Amps Delay PT2399 Echo's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head delivers it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Revv Dynamis D20 MkII 20W Head
Revv
70% similarity“at 40 watts it sits between the smaller D20 and D25 and the 100-plus watt Generator heads”
Fryette Deliverance 120H II
Fryette
65% similarityShared character: clarity, aggressive_playing, headroom
Revv Generator 100P MkIII 3-Channel Head
Revv
65% similarityShared character: red_channel, brand, aggressive_playing
Suhr Hedgehog 50 Watt Head
Suhr
64% similarityShared character: brand, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
Revv Generator 120 MkIII 10th Anniversary 4-Channel 120W Head
Revv
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Revv Dynamis D25 25W 1x12 Combo
Revv
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Revv Generator 120 MkIII 4-Channel 120W Head
Revv
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Fryette Pittbull Ultra-Lead II
Fryette
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Bad Cat Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Combo
Bad Cat
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar S1-45
Blackstar
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Orange TH30
Orange
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar HT Stage 60 MKII
Blackstar
94% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head?+
The closest matches in character are the Revv Dynamis D20 MkII 20W Head, the Fryette Deliverance 120H II, the Revv Generator 100P MkIII 3-Channel Head.
What pairs well with the Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Carl Martin Crunch Drive, Boss BD-2 Blues Driver, Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII — Into Revv Dynamis D40 2-Channel 40W Head, Carl Martin Crunch Drive is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end.
Compare
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- vs Revv Generator 120 MkIII 4-Channel 120W Head