The Source Audio SA263 Collider is a Source Audio delay pedal, currently around $367. Close alternatives include the Keeley Halo and the Strymon TimeLine. It pairs well with the Dumble Steel String Singer and the Fender Prosonic.
Source Audio SA263 Collider
Source Audio · pedal
The Source Audio Collider is a stereo delay and reverb pedal combining the acclaimed engines of the brand's Nemesis Delay and Ventris Reverb into one powerful unit. With high-quality DSP, deep editing via app, stereo operation, and the ability to run delay and reverb simultaneously, it delivers everything from pristine digital and warm analog delays to lush, expansive reverbs for ambient and modern playing.
What stands out
“With high-quality DSP, deep editing via app, stereo operation, and the ability to run delay and reverb simultaneously, it delivers everything from pristine digital and warm analog delays to lush, expansive reverbs for ambient and modern pla…”
— from the listing
“A powerful stereo delay-and-reverb combining flagship-grade engines, with crisp digital and warm analog delays, lush halls, plates, and shimmer reverbs, all runnable simultaneously in stereo for sprawling ambient soundscapes”
— from the reviews
“expansive reverbs for ambient and modern playing”
— from the listing
“For ambient and modern players wanting top-tier delay and reverb in one box, the Collider is outstanding”
— from the reviews
“Players value the Collider for packing two flagship-quality effects, the Nemesis delay and Ventris reverb, into one stereo pedal with deep app editing and excellent sound quality”
— from the community notes
- reverb
- delay
- stereo
- lush
- ambient
- digital
- shimmer
- high end
Good for
- Live
- Silent Stage
- Studio
- Worship
Price updated Oct 22, 2026
Genres the Source Audio SA263 Collider is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Lo Fi
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Electronic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Source Audio SA263 Collider
Dumble Steel String Singer
Dumble
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)
Where this leans bright, Dumble Steel String Singer answers back smooth
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Fender Prosonic
amplifier
22% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
Fender Prosonic leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Hiwatt Park P18LH 'Little 45' Handwired18W
Hiwatt
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans bright, Hiwatt Park P18LH 'Little 45' Handwired18W answers back warm
Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp
Orange
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Run Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Orange Terror Bass
Orange
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Run Orange Terror Bass after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Orange Little Bass Thing
Orange
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans bright, Orange Little Bass Thing answers back warm
Gibson GA-50
Gibson
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Gibson GA-50's warm balances out the bright tone
Victory Amplifiers V50 The Earl
amplifier
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Victory Amplifiers V50 The Earl leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the Source Audio SA263 Collider
Mojo Hand FX Nebula Redux
Mojo Hand Fx
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Source Audio SA263 Collider's lush voice out front: Mojo Hand FX Nebula Redux goes after Source Audio SA263 Collider in the signal chain so its warm voice doesn't muddy it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser
Spaceman
18% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Spaceman Explorer 6-Stage Phaser after Source Audio SA263 Collider in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Source Audio SA263 Collider
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Greer Mizuki blue
Greer
15% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
Where this leans bright, Greer Mizuki blue answers back warm
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Catalinbread SFT
Catalinbread
15% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
Catalinbread SFT leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Comes earlier in the signal chain
SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Run SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth
Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo
Dunlop
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans bright, Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo answers back warm
Black Rabbit Little Earthquakes
Black Rabbit
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Where this leans bright, Black Rabbit Little Earthquakes answers back warm
NuX 6ixty5ive Overdrive Effektpedal
Nux
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
NuX 6ixty5ive Overdrive Effektpedal leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Cheaper alternatives
Boss DD-8 Digital Delay
Boss
59% similarityShared character: stereo output, stereo, digital
Keeley New-Halo-Core
Keeley
57% similarityShared character: stereo, digital, delay
Electro-Harmonix Stereo Memory Man Vintage
Electro-Harmonix
55% similarityShared character: stereo output, delay, stereo
Boss RE-202 Space Echo
Boss
52% similarityShared character: stereo output, stereo, digital
GFI System Specular Tempus
Gfi System
51% similarityShared character: ability, stereo, delay
Mr. Black Eterna Gold Modified
Mr Black
51% similarityShared character: ambient, reverb
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Keeley Halo
Keeley
61% similarityShared character: stereo, digital, delay
Strymon TimeLine
Strymon
55% similarityShared character: stereo, digital, delay
Electro-Harmonix Canyon
Electro-Harmonix
52% similarityShared character: digital, delay, ambient
Strymon Dig 2FS Delay
Strymon
50% similarityShared character: stereo output, stereo, digital
Universal Audio Uafx Del-Verb
Universal Audio
50% similarityShared character: digital, delay, ambient
Horizon Devices Flux Echo
Horizon Devices
49% similarityShared character: delay, ambient, reverb
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Source Audio SA263 Collider?+
The closest matches in character are the Keeley Halo, the Strymon TimeLine, the Electro-Harmonix Canyon. Budget picks: Boss DD-8 Digital Delay, Keeley New-Halo-Core, Electro-Harmonix Stereo Memory Man Vintage.
What pairs well with the Source Audio SA263 Collider?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Dumble Steel String Singer, Fender Prosonic, Hiwatt Park P18LH 'Little 45' Handwired18W — Where this leans bright, Dumble Steel String Singer answers back smooth.
How much does the Source Audio SA263 Collider cost?+
Around $367 (live listing price, updated Oct 22, 2026).