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Genz Benz Shuttle Max 12.0

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Progress Not Perfection.
Sep 2, 2004
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#1
I want to know more...

Specifically when is it due to hit stores?

Using the FET channel with one 4 ohm cab what is the total wattage output?

No more questions from me for now... :hiding:

.... but seriously, I really do want to know about this amp. It looks great!

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#4
Other thread is closed for some reason, so I will take this opportunity to say..."Godammit, just when I thought my amp GAS had subsided, GB goes and puts out a 1200 watt two channel micro amp!!!!"

I have to say though, my Shuttle 6.0 is amazingly powerfull and punchy with either my 4 ohm 410 cab or my pair of 8 ohm 210's. With the new 1200, though, I could power all three cabs!!!!!!! ARRRRRGGGGGG!
 
#7
Freddels said:
Should be 600 watts per 4 ohm cab.
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To me its a problem. Basically its 2 600 watts amps together at 4 ohms each side. If you use one 4 ohm cabinet you can get 600 watts. I guess for those wanting to use more than one cabinet say 2 8 ohms on one side and a 4 ohm on the other you can crank it. I am looking for the light 750 watts going into 4 ohms. Lots of headroom and good power. Something like the new Genz coming out isn't for everyone but I miss the 8 to 4 to 2 ohms combination.
 
#8
Bassist30 said:
To me its a problem. Basically its 2 600 watts amps together at 4 ohms each side. If you use one 4 ohm cabinet you can get 600 watts. I guess for those wanting to use more than one cabinet say 2 8 ohms on one side and a 4 ohm on the other you can crank it. I am looking for the light 750 watts going into 4 ohms. Lots of headroom and good power. Something like the new Genz coming out isn't for everyone but I miss the 8 to 4 to 2 ohms combination.
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There's plenty of other flavors out there. If this doesn't work for you then I guess your search continues.
 
#9
Bassist30 said:
To me its a problem. Basically its 2 600 watts amps together at 4 ohms each side. If you use one 4 ohm cabinet you can get 600 watts. I guess for those wanting to use more than one cabinet say 2 8 ohms on one side and a 4 ohm on the other you can crank it. I am looking for the light 750 watts going into 4 ohms. Lots of headroom and good power. Something like the new Genz coming out isn't for everyone but I miss the 8 to 4 to 2 ohms combination.
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Yeah, I agree. I'd rather have 1200 watts into one 4 ohm cab.

Some may disagree, but I didn't find the 600w of the shuttle to be *that* loud compared to other amps I've owned (LMII, Eden 405, Carvin BX1200 etc). That is one of the main reasons I sold it... that and I like a clean amp.

Now if I had an FET 1200w amp... whoboy!... Lookout I'm buying!
 
#11
The other thread was locked, because it apparently broached the CUP rules.

It's AMAZING whats being done with small-amp technology.

Genz-Benz just keeps moving forward. Almost too fast, I sometimes think. 2 months after I bought the Neo-Pak, they were superceded by the Shuttles. No problem, the tube-enhanced Neo is enough for me w/out "updating" to the higher-powered 6.0 Shuttle equivalent.

And now, in addition to the Shuttles, comes this beast- A pocket-sized GB1200. Very cool.

Wonder what's next? (NAMM 2010-2011-2012, etc...):confused:
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#12
allexcosta said:
So, I guess you can't use both channels without any tubeness?
I think a non-tube 6.0 would be a better marketing move, but what do I know?
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I could be wrong, but I think you could use both power sections without selecting the tube pre. The preamp you select should have nothing to do with which power section(s) you are using.

IOW, I don't think either preamp is tied down to either power amp. Now, if you are talking about blending the two pre channels, the tube will definitely have an influence on that.
 
#13
...................Looks like the (my) beloved GBE 1200!:cool: All the great features in a lightweight package!:hyper: Instead of a 2 Ohm switch, you have two separate internal power heads capable of 4 Ohms each. This should mean you still have the ability to run four 8 ohm cabinets!:bassist: I would assume you can also run both internal amps together (bridged) for a straight 1200 watt load?:confused:

More than 30 lbs less weight, and one less rack space too!:eek:

Coming from big business, this is great marketing! All manufacturers should "sneak-peak" stuff before NAMM, to generate excitement and early sales interest. Then by the time people try it out at NAMM, it may actually be on the market!:smug: How many times are things released at NAMM, but not made available to the consumer for almost another year..............Kills the hype!:scowl:
 
#14
Laredo said:
...................Looks like the (my) beloved GBE 1200!:cool: All the great features in a lightweight package!:hyper: Instead of a 2 Ohm switch, you have two separate internal power heads capable of 4 Ohms each. This should mean you still have the ability to run four 8 ohm cabinets!:bassist: I would assume you can also run it bi-amped for a straight 1200 watt load?:confused:

More than 30 lbs less weight, and one less rack space too!:eek:

Coming from big business, this is great marketing! All manufacturers should "sneak-peak" stuff before NAMM, to generate excitement and early sales interest. Then by the time people try it out at NAMM, it may actually be on the market!:smug: How many times are things released at NAMM, but not made available to the consumer for almost another year..............Kills the hype!:scowl:
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Yes and no. You can't bridge it. At least it is to what I understand. Its like 2 shuttles together. But different eq's.
 
#15
Double Agent said:
I could be wrong, but I think you could use both power sections without selecting the tube pre. The preamp you select should have nothing to do with which power section(s) you are using.

IOW, I don't think either preamp is tied down to either power amp. Now, if you are talking about blending the two pre channels, the tube will definitely have an influence on that.
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Yeah, I think you're wrong...
 
#17
KsPiNeSh said:
It will work just like the GBE-1200, only with 2 600@ power sections instead of 1200W at 2 ohms. You could run both 600W channels using only the FET preamp, only the tube preamp, or a mixture of both - the preamp channel selection(s) will apply to both power sections simultaneously. Double Agent is correct.
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So Yeah, I think I'm wrong...
Who knows at this point? :p :D
 
#20
Double Agent said:
I could be wrong, but I think you could use both power sections without selecting the tube pre. The preamp you select should have nothing to do with which power section(s) you are using.

IOW, I don't think either preamp is tied down to either power amp. Now, if you are talking about blending the two pre channels, the tube will definitely have an influence on that.
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correct.
 

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