The Sushi Box MORE v2 Harmonic Enhancer is a fully tube-driven preamp pedal, not an overdrive or distortion. Where a typical overdrive pedal pushes your amp with added gain, Delicious Audio's Paolo De Gregorio describes the MORE v2 as "a genuine thermionic preamp stage", a box designed to elevate an entire rig without altering its core character1. It sits closer in spirit to the preamp pedal category than to a gain pedal.
What it does to your signal
Sushi Box's stated aim for the MORE v2 is to infuse the signal with organic warmth, depth, and touch sensitivity1. The pedal operates as an always-on enhancement tool, meaning it is meant to sit on the board permanently rather than be kicked on for a solo1. De Gregorio positions it as "a high-end studio tool designed to take a great rig and simply make it more alive", not a fix for a signal chain with problems1.
Tubes and high-voltage design
The MORE v2 pairs a carefully selected NOS 12AV7 with a 12AT7 tube1. Both run on a true high-voltage internal supply of around 340V, which the coverage says completely avoids the starved-plate compromises found in many tube pedals1. Starved-plate designs run tubes at voltages well below what they were designed for, so the internal high-voltage supply is the technical heart of the pedal.
The MORE v2 requires a robust power supply delivering at least 600mA at 9 to 12VDC1. That rules out most daisy-chain outputs and low-current supply slots, so budget a dedicated high-current outlet on your power supply.
Controls
The coverage details one control:
- Bass cut switch: lets you effortlessly tame low-end bloom and tighten up extended-range or high-gain setups without stripping away essential body1
The MORE v2 and the original MORE
The v2 builds on the original MORE design, again in collaboration with guitarist Doug Weiand1. The framing is the same as before: an enhancement stage for a rig that already works, rather than a corrective tool.
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Questions
Is the Sushi Box MORE v2 an overdrive pedal?
No. Delicious Audio describes it as a genuine thermionic preamp stage rather than an overdrive or distortion. It is designed to elevate an entire rig without altering its core character, working as an always-on enhancement tool instead of a gain pedal that pushes the front of an amp.
What tubes does the Sushi Box MORE v2 use?
It pairs a carefully selected NOS 12AV7 with a 12AT7 tube. Both run on a true high-voltage internal supply of around 340V, which the maker's press coverage says avoids the starved-plate compromises common in tube pedals.
What does the bass cut switch do?
The bass cut switch lets you tame low-end bloom and tighten up extended-range or high-gain setups without stripping away essential body, according to Delicious Audio's product coverage.
How much current does the Sushi Box MORE v2 draw?
It requires a robust power supply delivering at least 600mA at 9 to 12VDC. That is well beyond what a standard daisy-chain supply output typically provides, so plan your power accordingly.
Does the MORE v2 need to be on all the time?
It is designed to operate as an always-on enhancement tool, infusing the signal with organic warmth, depth, and touch sensitivity rather than being switched in for solos or gain boosts.
How is the MORE v2 different from the original MORE?
The v2 builds on the original MORE design, again in collaboration with guitarist Doug Weiand. Delicious Audio positions it as a high-end studio tool designed to take a great rig and simply make it more alive, not to fix a flawed signal chain.
Sources (1)
- Sushi Box More V2 Preamp, Delicious Audio, 2026-09-21
