Any accessories to replace a guitar amp?

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So my bro's fender guitar amp stopped working (no sound) and while I was looking into fixing it. I thought about buying him an iPhone accessory that will work just like a guitar amp, and perhaps use our floor standing speakers as the sound output. He won't be interested in a small integrated speakers.

Has any of you try this before? Any recommendation?

 

[AlphaGuitarist]

There are actually plenty of amp simulation apps in the AppStore that will work with the iPhone. None of them will ever come close to a real amp, but they'll get the job done while the amp is getting fixed.

In all honesty, I'd suggest getting a Line 6 Spider IV 15 watt combo. It's only $100 and sounds fairly decent for a practice amp. I use this amp for practicing at home, as my blasting through my halfstack is not conducive to a NYC apartment!