Samson S1500 Power Amplifier

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Overview

Efficient and highly reliable, the S1500 stereo amp provides plenty of power on the road, in commercial installations and for PA use. The S1500 produces 750 watts per channel into 4 ohms (stereo mode) and 1500 watts into 8 ohms (bridged mono mode). Its flat frequency response ensures great audio. Two temperature-sensitive, speed-controlled fans and a bipolar design ensure consistent performance. Other features include full front-panel control, metering and protection capability, and a wide range of interconnect options.

Features
High-quality stereo power amplifier

750 watts per channel into 4 ohms (stereo mode) and 1500 watts into 8 ohms (bridged mono mode)

Flat frequency response for superior audio performance

Two temperature-sensitive, speed-controlled fans

Bipolar design for greater stability

Front panel input level controls with 41 detents

3-segment output LED metering

Dual protection LEDs and relay-controlled outputs linked to protection LEDs

Banana jack outputs with Speakon™ connectors

XLR inputs and locking TRS inputs

Parallel outputs to "daisy-chain" a number of amps together

AC mains: IEC and Neutrik(R) Powercon connector included

Specs

Rated Output Power, per channel (1 kHz, THD 0.1%, Both Ch Drive):
Stereo/Parallel modes
per channel (into 4 ohms) 780 W
per channel (into 8 ohms) 550 W

Bridged mode
per channel (into 8 ohms) 1550 W

Frequency Response (0 dB, +0.5, -1 dB) 9 Hz - 42 kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion
(1/2 power @ 20 Hz - 20 kHz, Both Ch Drive into 4 ohms)
0.021%

Dynamic Range 101 dB

Channel Separation (4 ohm, 250 W, 1 kHz) 82 dB

Residual Noise (0 dB ref. = .775 VAC rms, 22 Hz - 22 kHz)
(Att. Min.) -70 dBu
(Att. Max.) -65 dBu

Voltage Gain (4 ohm, 1 kHz) 37.3 dB

DC Offset Voltage 0 ± 100 mV

Damping Factor More than 100

Indicators
Clipping LED 1 kHz THD 0.1%
Signal LED Right -20 dB ± 2 dB
Signal LED Left -40 dB ± 2 dB

Dimensions (W x D x H): 19 x 9.75 x 5.25 in. (482 x 247 x 133.35 mm)

Weight: 48 lbs. (21.8 kg)