29% of 85 verified Positive Grid Spark 2owners don't recommend it, and 1 describe specific problems — based on real owner comments from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.
For balance: 53% recommend it. This page collects the complaints so you know what you're signing up for — read the full owner report for both sides. How we score
“the noise I'm hearing is not a common characteristic of amps. It took me 3 seconds and two strums through the amp to hear it”— scottcash1971 on Reddit
“Spark2 is still toy sounding, with its 4" speakers, and I personally think the Yamaha THRs sound better”— ReverendRevolver on Reddit
“then it worked for 5min then the input started to die and in 1 minute it was completely shut”— Unable_Machine5521 on Reddit
“The looper on the spark2 sounds like it’s recorded on a toy, and the jam stuff barely works”— NotATegu on Reddit
“i have been having an issue with my Spark2 where the power button wouldn’t turn the amp on”— Agreeable_Control998 on Reddit
“I actually just got my Spark2 today and when i used the tuner it sounded terrible”— Waste_Paint2889 on Reddit
“The spark2’s looper sounds tinny and hollow, like it’s recorded on a cheap mic”— Sea_Face_9978 on Reddit
“My Spark2 still wont load the AI after months of ownership and latest firmware”— Erocbluz on Reddit
“I always have to think what area or button to press in order to get to the amp”— lungenstrudel on Reddit
“As they refuse to make an app for pc and desktop it is just a toy for me”— Zestyclose_Cupcake19 on Reddit
“I am not a fan of the Spark 2. I feel like I have to have the app open”— nashred5 on Reddit
“the Spark 2 which had many issues that were eventually fixed through firmware updates... it clearly wasn't ready for prime time when it first rolled out their doors”— SherbetUnusual199 on Reddit
Not complaints — practical notes from owners that didn't affect the score.
“On my laptop one of the USB ports doesn't recognize the Spark2, the other works”— deadsocietypoet on Reddit
“it works as you're asking for IF you don't transfer the "recommended" settings to the ControlX and use it factory default. At least with Spark2”— Cute-Winter-8351 on Reddit
“Tried the Spark2 for about a month but was then asked by some friends to do some gigs with keys and vocals. I bought the Live”— pinocchiodebergerac on Reddit
“I actually did end up going with the Positive Grid Spark 2. And actually bought their pedal and wireless guitar system”— Content_Paramedic746 on Reddit
“I have Spark2 but don’t have a Spark40 but I guess for me it would depend on what your ultimate goal is”— auggie_d on Reddit
“the spark40 sounds actually bright when you compare it to the spark2 but I have both and I keep them”— Special_Spend_873 on Reddit
“i usually had the mini, and had turned up the minis guitar volume maybe about a third”— IbanezFan0815 on Reddit
“i want to move the era 300 to another room and use that space for the spark2 amp”— ImFattoush on Reddit