GK 800th specs.

[Subthumper]

Hi folks, does anyone know what the output specs are for the power amps in these? IE whether it's 300 + 100 watts RMS or peak? I've been asked to put a new transformer in one that has the American 115v transformer so need to find an appropriate replacement.
Cheers Just

[Delberthot]

Definitely RMS. I think it's only Behringer and low end car audio manufacturers that advertise output in PMPO or peak as in - what wattage it will take as it melts.

[RedSlap]

Do you mean RB?

..If so here is a PDF Manual that would of come with the amp- http://tcfurlong.com/wp-content/uploads/Gallien-Krueger-800RB-Bass-Amplifier-Head-Rental-Manual.pdf

Hope this helps mate.

[Subthumper]

Thanks guys and yes, I did mean RB.

[gelfin]

These are the curent GK importers.

http://www.polaraudio.co.uk

[nick]

[quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1429388603' post='2751073']
These are the curent GK importers.

[url="http://www.polaraudio.co.uk"]http://www.polaraudio.co.uk[/url]
[/quote]

They are unfortunately a waste of time IME. Overpriced spares, and at the time I attempted to deal with them, didn't have a clue on technical advice for my 400RB that I needed. Shame as such great amps deserve a better distributor IMHO.

Edited April 19, 2015 by nick

[gelfin]

[quote name='nick' timestamp='1429472309' post='2751740']
They are unfortunately a waste of time IME. Overpriced spares, and at the time I attempted to deal with them, didn't have a clue on technical advice for my 400RB that I needed. Shame as such great amps deserve a better distributor IMHO.
[/quote]

Actually agree with this, but it is the only first port of call in the UK.

I found it best to get the spec directly from GK then order through PA.

[The fasting showman]

[quote name='nick' timestamp='1429472309' post='2751740']
They are unfortunately a waste of time IME. Overpriced spares, and at the time I attempted to deal with them, didn't have a clue on technical advice for my 400RB that I needed. Shame as such great amps deserve a better distributor IMHO.
[/quote]Well said Nick.
There's a Talkbass contributor called Bstring who is very useful regarding GK tech info.
I think if I'm ever fortunate to own one of these amps again (why did I sell mine?) and if I had to convert it to UK from US voltage I'd only bother to run the 300 watt section full range as most people do I suspect. This would make a replacement tranny easier to source as I'd leave the 100 watt unpowered.
All the best,
Martin