GB Neo-Pak good at 2 Ohms?

[Jamasaurus]

I know this has been covered in some other threads but I didn't sense that there was a definitive answer, and if it really does, why doesn't Genz Benz say it goes this low on their website? Is it safe to go this low and if so what would the estimated wattage be when operating at 2 ohms?

[CElton]

You need to send it back to Genz to have the upgrade done. The first generation did not have the ability to operate at 2 ohms.

A killer sounding head by the way...

[Jamasaurus]

I haven't bought one yet. Is there any marking/identification on the amp identifying that it is the second generation?

[bongomania]

Yes, somebody here said that they put a little "2" sticker over the "4" on the minimum-ohms marking on the back panel.

[aproud1]

Just got off the phone with them. If it's been modded it should say it can go to 2 ohms on the back panel.

Bought one brand new and it must have been old stock. Still said 4 ohm min load. They're nice people over there. and are going to mod mine.

andy

[smogg]

Originally Posted by Jamasaurus

I know this has been covered in some other threads but I didn't sense that there was a definitive answer, and if it really does, why doesn't Genz Benz say it goes this low on their website? Is it safe to go this low and if so what would the estimated wattage be when operating at 2 ohms?

neo 3.5 puts out 500 watts @ 2 ohms

[Jamasaurus]

So GB will perform the mod for free?

[aproud1]

Originally Posted by Jamasaurus

So GB will perform the mod for free?

If you bought it new I'm sure they would. I don't if or what they'd charge. You can call them...

480-941-0705

[hasbeen]

you pay the shipping to us.....we pay the shipping back. We peform the mod ...no charge.

...about two weeks turn around.

[Velkov]

Does Genz Benz still do the free upgrade to 2 Ohms on the Neo Pak heads? I bought mine second hand so I am at least the second owner. Does the policy still apply?

Also, I am in Canada. Does that change anything?

Thank you!
Kalin

[searchfunction]

Originally Posted by aproud1

Just got off the phone with them. If it's been modded it should say it can go to 2 ohms on the back panel.

Bought one brand new and it must have been old stock. Still said 4 ohm min load. They're nice people over there. and are going to mod mine.

andy

Where did you find one NOS?

[Freddels]

Originally Posted by searchfunction

Where did you find one NOS?

This is an old thread. That was from 2007.

[B-string]

Originally Posted by searchfunction

Where did you find one NOS?

That post was in 2007!

[searchfunction]

Sorry. I'm an idiot.

[B-string]

Sometimes the "search function"......... ............

[Freddels]

Originally Posted by searchfunction

Sorry. I'm an idiot.

Nah, we've all done it.

[wave rider]

I did ask about this last summer, agedhorse said the upgrade parts had become too expensive to justify upgrading the Neo Pak.

=wr=

[Velkov]

If Genz Benz doesn't do the upgrade for free anymore would they be able to sell the parts needed so I can upgrade it myself?

Who do I contact to try and get info on this?

I love my Neo Pak and 2 Ohm capability would be an upgrade I would be willing to pay for if the price is reasonable.

Thanks,
Kalin

[agedhorse]

We no longer stock the parts necessary for the upgrade, and it is definately not a user-upgradable or even field upgradable process. They were all done in the factory. IIRC it's been over 5 years since we stopped doing the upgrades. I can't recall an inquiry for this in several years either.

Originally Posted by Velkov

If Genz Benz doesn't do the upgrade for free anymore would they be able to sell the parts needed so I can upgrade it myself?

Who do I contact to try and get info on this?

I love my Neo Pak and 2 Ohm capability would be an upgrade I would be willing to pay for if the price is reasonable.

Thanks,
Kalin

[Velkov]

How risky is it to run it at 2.67 Ohms without the upgrade?

Thanks,
Kalin