Samson SX1800 Stereo Power Amplifier

400 watts per side @ 8 ohms.

Item: SAMSX1800

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18 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

6 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Just how loud do you want to go without distortion?"

Feature:
Vu meters would be nice but I don't have the system to even come close to overdriving this amp. I barely tickle the signal lights for extreme levels. Don't need built-in crossovers or filters so these don't qualify as features to me. Easy access fan filters. Speakons are good.

Quality:
I've only had this a short time (6 months) but if it's like my other Sampson amps I think we're looking at a couple of decades of service. I've used a myriad of other cheaper and more expensive amps and this is the best deal I've found for improving your system. This is a heavy amp which is a good thing when referring to amps with linear power supplies...bigger, heavier transformers mean more headroom and less saturation.

Value:
As I mentioned I had a Behringer 1500 for the same reason everyone else buys them...dollar per watt. The quality of sound doesn't come close to Samson though. This is the best QUALITY for the money.

Desirability:
This is a cool looking amp, no cheezy stamped steel grill, symetrical layout, blue back light, classic front panel handles. It looks mean and clean and sounds even better.

Sound:
I bought this on impulse because I already own (3) Samson Servo amps (love 'em) and I wanted to check out this High current SX series. I swapped out my Behringer 1500 I had been using to power the (4) 15" Yamaha subs of my PA. The difference is night and day! This is not just an increase in power but an overall improvement is sound quality. The bass isn't muddy or sloppy anymore and the punch is noticeably outstanding without no detectable distortion. Great respectable sound!

Ease of Use:
Plug and play

Support:
Never used them.

Overall:
I can't stress this enough...Samson builds the highest quality power amps for your hard earned cash.

Submitted: 2/10/2008

Style of Music: all

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Sound:
I use an SX1800 and an SX1200 to drive my Bose 801's. I run them down to 2 ohms. NO PROBLEM. These things crank. I will swear by them. Very good stuff. Crown sux.

Ease of Use:
turn it on, twist to maz

Submitted: 1/23/2008

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The SX-1800 produces 1800 Watts of power from a class AB amplifier design. The SX-1800 lets you run a system at 600-Watts per-side in stereo mode with out breaking a sweat, thanks to the internal amplifier design and variable-speed fan cooling.

Features
Professional Class AB Power Amplifier

400 Watts per side @ 8 Ohms

600 Watts per side @ 4 Ohms

Dual Variable-speed Fan Cooling System

Signal, Peak, and Protection Circuit Indicators

5-way Binding Post and Speakon Speaker Outputs

XLR and TRS Input connections

Dual Rack Space Design

Technical Info

WARNING: Bridge mode is to be used only when the SX Series is connected to an 8 or 16 ohm speaker load. Use of Bridge mode with speaker loads of less than 8 ohms can result in severe damage to the unit due to excessive heat and current limiting and will void your warranty!

All Samson SX Series amps are designed to operate on 15 amp circuits and do not require special plugs or wiring. It is advisable to put each amp on a separate circuit to avoid popping a standard 15-20 amp breaker.
Produces 400 watts per channel at 8 ohms and 1800 watts at 4 ohms bridged.

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