Detail 01
Power rating: 400W @ 8 ohms; 800W @ 4 ohms and 2.67 ohms
Output rating depends on the listed speaker-load setting.
Product detailSKU #1500000431346
Genzler AmplificationKinetix 800 800W Bass Amp Head Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Genzler’s Kinetix 800 pairs a six-stage Class A tube preamp with a Class-D power section in a compact bass head. The drive control, five-band fixed EQ, and Lean, Fat, and Thick tonal foundation controls give players several ways to set the amp before a rehearsal or stage change. For broader routing, it adds a tube-driven XLR direct output with pre- or post-EQ selection, plus auxiliary, headphone, and tuner connections.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass rigs needing 800W at 4 ohms with dual SpeakON speaker connections.
- Silent listening with headphones or playing along to an external audio source through the auxiliary input.
- Sending a tube-driven XLR direct signal with either pre- or post-EQ routing.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Six-stage Class A tube preamp
Three 12AX7 tubes, run at 300 volts, handle the preamp stage.
Detail 03
Tube-driven XLR direct output
The direct output can be set before or after EQ for downstream routing.
Detail 04
11.25 x 11.375 x 3.25 in.
The head has a compact footprint for placement in a bass rig.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Match the speaker setup to the listed output ratings and use the dual SpeakON speaker connections.
- 02The amp provides mute, on, and boost-gain switching.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Kinetix 800 have a tube preamp?
Yes. It uses a six-stage Class A tube preamp with three 12AX7 tubes operating at 300 volts.
02Can I use it for private listening?
Yes. It has a headphone output for private listening.
03Can I connect an external audio source?
Yes. The auxiliary input is provided for external audio sources.
04How can I connect a tuner?
It includes a tuner output for connecting a tuner.
Reference
Full specifications
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5 detailsSound
- Tone Shaping
- Lean, fat, thick tonal foundation
- EQ
- 5-band fixed equalization network
- Wattage
- 800W
- Preamp
- Six stage, Class A tube preamp (3 x 12AX7 tubes running at a full 300 volts)
- Speaker Connections
- Dual SpeakON connectors
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switching
- Mute, on, boost gain
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
6 detailsConnections & power
- Power Amp Type
- Class-D
- Power Rating
- 400W @ 8 ohms, 800W @ 4 ohms, and 2.67 ohms
- Direct Output
- Tube driven, XLR with pre or post EQ settings
- Headphone Output
- For private listening
- Aux Input
- For connecting external audio sources
- Tuner Output
- Connect your tuner for easy access
3 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 11.375 inch
- Width
- 11.25 inch
- Height
- 3.25 inch
