This is an Ashdown head amplifier. The EVO500 is an early model in their lineup, and it was made in the UK before the factory moved to China. It has been stored in a private studio since its purchase and is in excellent condition. This amplifier offers a very rich soundstage for its price range. Once you get used to the EQ, you can create any sound you desire, making it a very useful amplifier. The VU meter light does not turn on, but I recall it never lighting up from the beginning, so I'm unsure if it's a model without a light or if the bulb has burned out. The VU meter itself functions normally.