My only complaint with the Hartke is the use of plasticjack threads. the housing around the input and output jacks is made of plastic and the plastic is easily strippednad then the retaining nut is lost.
On the other hand, I absolutely love this amp!Rated at 350W RMS@ 4 Ohms and 280 @ 8 Ohms, it has power to spare.
The blending of tube and solid state preamplification gives an endless choice of combining the warmth of tube and the power and bite of solidstate. The individual bass and treble cut dials give further customizability or the exact sound you want. The switchable EQ can give you a still greater range of sonic possibilities.
Give your sound that little added punch or extra bite with the built in compressor/limiter, and it supports both active and passive pickup systems,.
The features and playability make this amp an exceptional bargain even when compared to units costing twice as much.
If you are looking for a stereo amp Hartke makes one in this same configuration in the model 5000.
I bought this unit used and it was already very well used. but I have had no problems with it. I play three of four nights a week and cannot love this amp anymore. When it finally does die, I'm getting another one.
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