SILVERHAWK HYBRID AMPLIFIER
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THE SILVERHAWK HYPRID AMPLIFIER IS A TWO CHANNEL TUBE PREAMP AND 300 WATT CLASS D AMPLIFIER.
This amp is unique to the SNK line because it is meant to be as clean as possible. CLEAN clean, with lots of headroom. As a result, it is very pedal friendly both in front of the the amp and in the effects loop. Let the voice of your preamp pedals really show.
The CH/SW 3 way toggle allows the user to select between the Normal ("guitar") input and the Abnormal ("bass") input or BOTH inputs in parallel to allow for unique blended tones and slighty more volume. This feature is not footswitchable.
A Silverface Bassman based preamp utilizing 2 12ax7 vacuum tubes running at real tube voltages followed by a series effects loop, Presence and Resonance controls. Preamp Line Out with the ability to mute the Line Out or Speaker Out. Powered by a 300W Class D amplifier Module.
There is a 30 second warmup delay timer in place at initial power up that allows the preamp tubes to warm up. Even with the GO! switch in the up position, sound will not pass until after this delay and the status LED will then switch from red to blue. This timer is only re-set after powering the amp off.
Note* the amplifier should not under any circumstances be powered up with the preamp tubes removed. If the preamp tubes are changed, it is recommended that both positions be replaced with the same typed and brand, if changing from stock.
FAQ
Q: What are the PRES and RES controls? Can they be bypassed?
The Presence (PRES) control will control the overall sharpness of the signal. The Resonance(RES) control will control the overall depth of the signal.
Q: Which cabinet can I use?
A: Any instrument speaker cabinet or group of cabinets with a minimum impedance of 4 ohm and a max impedance of 16 ohm.
Q: What is the wattage?
A: 300W @ 4ohm, 150W @8 ohm, 75W @ 16 ohm.
Q: Can it be rack mounted? Does it have rack ears?
A: The chassis is shorter and narrower than a 2U rack unit and is best mounted on a simple rack shelf.
Q: What voltage can I use it with?
A: 100VAC to 240VAC will power the unit. You will need to provide the correct IEC plug in cable for it though.
Q: What is the the purpose of the Line Out/Amp switch?
A: This switches the output of the preamp from the power amp to the Line Out jack while muting the power amp. Connect the line out to your DAW for silent recording.
Q: How big is it?
A: 12"x9"x3" Welded steel chassis weighing 5lbs