Trickfish Amplification Now Shipping the Bullhead .5K Bass Amp
After announcing the amp at NAMM this year, Trickfish Amplification is now shipping the Bullhead .5K bass amp. The straight-ahead unit features a Mike Pope low noise preamp matched to a Class D power amplifier that dishes out 500 watts at 8 ohms or 700 watts at 4 ohms.
Its EQ section is flush with four bands with two selectable frequencies for each knob. The input section has a Hi/Lo switch for active or passive basses, while the output has a mute switch. Other features include an aux input, a Pre/Post Balanced DI Output, a Parallel EFX loop, convection cooling and a Neutrik Speakon combi-connector. The whole unit weighs in at six pounds.
The Trickfish Bullhead .5K is housed in an aluminum chassis with a Deep Sea Blue matte finish. It’s shipping now for $799.
Trickfish Amplification Bullhead .5K Bass Amp Specs:
| Power Output: | 500W @ 8 Ohm/ 700W @ 4 Ohm |
| Power Amplifier: | Class D |
| Power Supply: | Switch-Mode Power Supply |
| Pre-Amp: | Low noise solid state |
| Input: | ¼’ Phone with switchable attenuation and rotary gain control |
| EQ: | 4 Band with selectable frequency/ bandwidth options |
| Master Volume: | Rotary Control |
| Line In: | 1/8? mini jack |
| Headphone Out: | Stereo ¼? Phone jack |
| Mute Switch: | Yes |
| EFX Loop: | Yes |
| Direct Out: | 600 Ohm Balanced, XLR, Pre/Post, Ground Lift and Level control |
| Speaker Outputs: | Neutrik Combi-Connector |
| Chassis: | Aluminum |
| Removable Rubber Feet: | Adhesive backed |
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