Genz-Benz Unveils New Amps at NAMM 2011
Genz-Benz unveiled three new amps at the NAMM show, including two in the new Streamliner series and an update to the ShuttleMax line.
Sporting a retro look and feel, the Streamliner 900 and 600 amps have straight-ahead controls, allowing players to “focus more on their playing and less on adjusting knobs.”
The models feature Class A Six Stage All Tube preamps and Class D power amps, rated at 900 and 600-watts respectively. The Streamliners also include GB’s proprietary 3 Dimensional Power Management analog technology.
Genz-Benz explains that “3DPM” adds “heft” to individual notes while enhancing responsiveness and headroom.
STM 600 Specs:
- 375 Watts @ 8 ohms; 600 Watts @ 4 ohms, •SMPS and Class D power amplifier design
- Class A Six Stage Tube Preamp (3x12AX7A Tubes)
- Modified Passive Baxandall EQ for the Lows and Highs
- Active Tube Driven Mid EQ
- Selectable 3-Position Mid Frequencies: 220, 600, 2.5K HZ
- Input Mute
- HiGain switch
- Master Volume
- 3DPM™ Power Management
- Full Direct Output Interface
- Effects Loop
- Headphone Input
- Aux. Input
- Dual Speakon Outputs
- Variable Speed Fan Cooling
STM 900 Specs:
- 500 Watts @ 8 ohms; 900 Watts @ 4 ohms
- SMPS and Class D power amplifier design
- Class A Six Stage Tube Preamp (3x12AX7A Tubes)
- Modified Passive Baxandall EQ for the Lows and Highs
- Active Tube Driven Mid EQ
- Selectable 3-Position Mid Frequencies: 220, 600, 2.5K HZ
- Input Mute
- Hi Gain switch
- Master Volume
- 3DPM™ Power Management
- Patent Pending P.H.A.T topology
- Full Direct Output Interface
- Effects Loop
- Headphone Input
- Aux. Input
- Dual Speakon Outputs
- Variable Speed Fan Cooling
- Patent Pending P.H.A.T. topology
The ShuttleMax 9.2 is a hybrid amp that builds off the ShuttleMax 12, featuring dual FET and TUBE channels, a 4-band EQ with parametric mids, and a 900-watt Class D power amp. Like the Streamliner, it includes GB’s “3DPM” technology. The amp weighs in at 9 lbs, and includes a 5-position footswitch.
ShuttleMax 9.2 Specs:
- 500W @ 8 ohms; 900W @ 4 ohms
- Dual Channels—-FET and TUBE Preamps
- Switchable or Blendable Preamps
- Input Mute Circuit
- High and Low Gain Switch per Channel
- Active 4 Band EQ with Dual Parametric Mids
- High Current Class D Amplifier Design
- Adjustable 3 Band Signal Shape Circuits
- 3 DPM™ Power Management
- LED Status Indicators
- Patent Pending P.H.A.T topology Speakon® Speaker Outputs
- Internal Fan Cooling
- Full XLR Direct Output Interface
- Aux. Input
- Headphone Jack
- Three Effects Loops (FET Ch; Tube Ch; Master)
- 115/230 Volt Switchable
- 5 Position Footswitch Included
I own a Shuttle 1.0 and adore it! Hope it lasts longer than I do.
am I dreaming or did u ask me about a BognerAmp? Saw it on my phone and went to tell u something but its gone
@[540119462:2048:Lynn Pellerito] I pulled it back because I couldn’t bring myself to use the word ‘booger’. :)