Genzler - new amp for Jan 2016

[FrenchBassQC]

I received an email today from Genzler amplification and here are the specs for the new Magellan 800:

• Output: 400W @ 8 Ohms, 800W @ 4 Ohms and 800W @ 2.67 Ohms
• Dimensions: 11.25”W X 10.5”D X 3”H
• Weight: 6.25 Lbs
• USA Map: $759.00

Features include:

• Clean Channel –
  ○ Pristine and Articulate
• Drive Channel –
  ○ Voiced for a More Driven Tonal Signature and Harmonic Texture
• Dual-Curve Variable Contour Circuitry
  ○ Curve A -- Classic to Modern -- Mid Scoop Curve
  ○ Curve B -- Thicker to Vintage -- Low-Mid Bump w/Tapered Top End
  ○ Flat Position -- Full Bypass
• Active 3 Band EQ w/Parametric Mid Control
• Signal Mute Switch
• Input Pad Switch
• Thermal Sensing Variable Speed Fan Cooling
• Brushed All Aluminum, Anodized Chassis

That should be interesting.

 

[pcake]

thanks for posting this. sounds really interesting!

 

[JMacBass65]

Reminds me of my NeoPak 3.5 with some nice updates and/or design improvements. Price is reasonable too.

I'm hoping I have a good spring, business wise, as I'd grab one of these without question.

My only complaint, and it's with all of these itty bitty amps, is the tiny knobs and resulting tiny print/labeling.

Of course, much of this is also related to my 50 yo eyes. One thing I wonder, why not label things above the knobs, rather than below? These days many (most?) of us are running rigs that have the head at about waist or gut level. As such, the knobs block the writing.

 

[TheRealKong]

I hope that I can get one of these in Germany soon.

I would love to have a lightweight alternative to my (still beloved) GBE 1200.

 

[TinIndian]

Nice looking amp, has a Streamliner kind of look to it. Cant wait to get the chance to try one out. Hopefully they will have one at Bass Central soon.

 

[RoadRanger]

I'm disappointed that it doesn't have a variable HPF . I assume it will have a baked-in always-on one like most all modern amps?

 

[kringle77]

Really though, that's a lot of cool things in one package. The gens stuff never really needed extra hp filters. If the od channel is good, I may have to get one.

 

[kringle77]

What is the range of the mid control?

 

[murphy]

I am interested if it uses the ICE or Hypex module?

 

[Jeff Genzler]

What is the range of the mid control?

Range is 150 Hz to 3K Hz for the mid freq control.

 

[Qlanq]

That looks sexy.
Is the input voltage 110V only?
I can just about make out:" Universal Power Supply". But I wouldn't want to plug one in without being sure.

 

[Jeff Genzler]

I am interested if it uses the ICE or Hypex module?

The Magellan uses the latest generation of the ICEpower modules.

 

[kringle77]

150 to 3k is perfect.

 

[seamonkey]

Looks like a great head.
Nice compliment out I/O on the back.
2ohm, 4ohm switch is good.
Designed and Assembled in the USA?
Good competitive pricing.

Personally, the brand name components inside don't matter much to me as it's how the entire head is engineered. I don't expect the power amp part has anything to do with how this sounds, but maybe it allows for a good long warranty.

 

[kringle77]

Gotta say, I was ready to expect something that was good but, missing the mark on a few things but, it sounds like a lot of consideration went into this head. Im impressed.

 

[Freddels]

It'll be interesting to hear the new Genz amps without Andy's handiwork going into them.

 

[RoadRanger]

It'll be interesting to hear the new Genz amps without Andy's handiwork going into them.

Love Andy's HPFs - hope they didn't screw that up ...

 

[andertone]

Wow, I was in the marked for a Mesa D-800 and then this pops up. I own a Streamliner 600 but have
been wanting to go down to 2 ohms. I use an effects loop so this is a big plus with this amp. I hope
the top end of the Curve B selection still allow for Rotosound Squire/Entwistle crunch

 

[FronTowardEnemy]

Very nice! Glad to see this, although I don't need it. Love me my Genz.

 

[cfsporn]

Release date?