N.A.D. Genzler Kinetix 800

[Bass Mayhem]

Well...

Now it is here. I expected a tube amp, and it feels very close to that. Tone from clear and soft to smooth growl: not the harsh broken sound many amps produce. A fine growl...

The only downside is that it doesn't look like a Fender Bassman, but that is no issue. The amp responds to your touch in a pleasant way, the tone blooms according to touch.

With all controls at noon, except for master volume, you get a good starting point. The only thing I've done is cut som treble to 9 o'clock. The lean/fat/thick switch in fat position is what I prefer.

My main bass - the Unicorn Purist - has rather low output, and due to that very wide tonal range. With that bass I set the mute/on/boost switch to "boost!". On my other basses I set just "on".

Powerful! Dynamic! Neat! Yep - a keeper! I like it...

And - I like the new knobs. The old ones were a bit difficult to see when tweaking...

 

[musicman556]

Awesome! I'm glad to hear some more real-life experience with this new amp. Enjoy!

 

[Jeff Genzler]

Well...

Now it is here. I expected a tube amp, and it feels very close to that. Tone from clear and soft to smooth growl: not the harsh broken sound many amps produce. A fine growl...

The only downside is that it doesn't look like a Fender Bassman, but that is no issue. The amp responds to your touch in a pleasant way, the tone blooms according to touch.

With all controls at noon, except for master volume, you get a good starting point. The only thing I've done is cut som treble to 9 o'clock. The lean/fat/thick switch in fat position is what I prefer.

My main bass - the Unicorn Purist - has rather low output, and due to that very wide tonal range. With that bass I set the mute/on/boost switch to "boost!". On my other basses I set just "on".

Powerful! Dynamic! Neat! Yep - a keeper! I like it...

And - I like the new knobs. The old ones were a bit difficult to see when tweaking...

I see you're in Europe. I'm very pleased that several of our international distributors and dealers came on board as we didour global launch so that players around the world could have access to this new amp at the same time. We're very proud of the cooperation.
And so glad you like the new amp.

 

[NZmetalbass]

I see you're in Europe. I'm very pleased that several of our international distributors and dealers came on board as we didour global launch so that players around the world could have access to this new amp at the same time. We're very proud of the cooperation.
And so glad you like the new amp.

Hi jeff how would this compare to the streamliner that you originally designed and built when you had Genz Benz I used to own the streamliner 600 but had to sell that to help pay for my mothers funeral and have been thinking about trying to find another amp head that is similar at a later date.

 

[Bass Mayhem]

Hi jeff how would this compare to the streamliner that you originally designed and built when you had Genz Benz I used to own the streamliner 600 but had to sell that to help pay for my mothers funeral and have been thinking about trying to find another amp head that is similar at a later date.

This is another animal. I liked the Streamliner I owned, but this one is more versatile and more "under your fingers".

 

[Parzival]

Well...

Now it is here. I expected a tube amp, and it feels very close to that. Tone from clear and soft to smooth growl: not the harsh broken sound many amps produce. A fine growl...

The only downside is that it doesn't look like a Fender Bassman, but that is no issue. The amp responds to your touch in a pleasant way, the tone blooms according to touch.

With all controls at noon, except for master volume, you get a good starting point. The only thing I've done is cut som treble to 9 o'clock. The lean/fat/thick switch in fat position is what I prefer.

My main bass - the Unicorn Purist - has rather low output, and due to that very wide tonal range. With that bass I set the mute/on/boost switch to "boost!". On my other basses I set just "on".

Powerful! Dynamic! Neat! Yep - a keeper! I like it...

And - I like the new knobs. The old ones were a bit difficult to see when tweaking...

 

[Mojo34]

I'm interested in this amp (based in Europe)... would it go well with the 12" bass array cabinets ? Or is it too much power? From what I hear in reviews, the sound is amazing, I just don't need a huge amp.

 

[Jeff Genzler]

I'm interested in this amp (based in Europe)... would it go well with the 12" bass array cabinets ? Or is it too much power? From what I hear in reviews, the sound is amazing, I just don't need a huge amp.

@Mojo34 ---Thanks for your interest in our Kinetix 800. Other might comment on the tonal performance of the amp, but to your question about cabinet choices, the Kinetix 800 would be a great combination with the Bass Array 12 cabs. The amp and cabinet ratings are very close and would not be a concern.

 

[Mojo34]

Thanks for the fast reply. I love my Magellan Pre, by the way, but your triple tube stage head and bass array cab seem amazing!

 

[HowieD72]

Well...

Now it is here. I expected a tube amp, and it feels very close to that. Tone from clear and soft to smooth growl: not the harsh broken sound many amps produce. A fine growl...

The only downside is that it doesn't look like a Fender Bassman, but that is no issue. The amp responds to your touch in a pleasant way, the tone blooms according to touch.

With all controls at noon, except for master volume, you get a good starting point. The only thing I've done is cut som treble to 9 o'clock. The lean/fat/thick switch in fat position is what I prefer.

My main bass - the Unicorn Purist - has rather low output, and due to that very wide tonal range. With that bass I set the mute/on/boost switch to "boost!". On my other basses I set just "on".

Powerful! Dynamic! Neat! Yep - a keeper! I like it...

And - I like the new knobs. The old ones were a bit difficult to see when tweaking...

Are you still using the Kinetix?

I love the Streamliner and still have my 600 but wondering your thoughts on the Kinetix compared to your Streamliner 900? My take after reading pages and pages is it's the new and much improved Streamliner which is why i favour this slightly over other great heads like the Mesa 800D that I've heard great things about.

Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.