The Spartan Bass Amplifier is all about Tone, Power and Simplicity

Specifications Spartan bass amplifier

  • Input with 0/-12dB selection and mute
  • 5-band active tone control, boost/cut with centre click;
  • Low -18dB/+18dB @ 40Hz
  • Low Mid -15dB/+15dB @ 90Hz
  • Mid -14dB/+14dB @ 600Hz
  • Mid High -15dB/+15dB @ 4kHz
  • High -18dB/+18dB @ 11kHz
  • Master volume
  • The pre-amp is built up from high-end, audio op-amps
  • Transformer Balanced DI out (mic level), Pre/Post Eq, Ground lift
  • All signal switching is done with relays
  • Output A: 800 Watt @ 4 Ohm, 400 Watt @ 8 Ohm
  • Output B: 800 Watt @ 4 Ohm, 400 Watt @ 8 Ohm
  • Total output: 1600 Watt
  • High-end OEM two-channel class D power-amp
  • Switch-mode power supply
  • Universal mains, 100V – 240V
  • Ultra silent cooling fan
  • Weight: 5 Kg
  • Dimensions: h x w x d = 9 x 30 x 23 cm
  • It is two rack units high and comes with rack-ears for 19″ mounting
  • Gig-bag for the Spartan is available

Philosophy of the Spartan bass amplifier

When I set out to design my dream bass amplifier, I had in my head a list of areas where other amps had fallen short of my wishes over the years. My new bass amp was designed from the outset to overcome these shortfalls. The sound would have to be ultra clear, direct and highly detailed, yet at the same time powerful and warm. I always wanted a bass amp that would convey every detail of the character of the instrument and every nuance of the players style with unlimited headroom and dynamics, without obscuring anything or adding a sound of its own. Furthermore, the amp had to maintain these characteristics at any volume and in any circumstance. And of course, the amp should be reliable, easy to use, solidly built and look great.

The end product of a long development and test phase is the Spartan high performance bass amplifierThe Spartan is the perfect match for my neolite bass cabinets, which offer effortless power handling and are able to very clearly project the entire delivered range of frequencies from the amp. A key feature of the Spartan is its ability to take a 4-Ohm load on each output. This allows the user to connect a maximum of two 4-Ohm cabinets or four 8-Ohm cabinets to the amplifier. With this feature, and with my other design elements, the Spartan becomes a very powerful, capable bass amplifier in an extremely portable package.

The Spartan bass amplifier is all about tone, power and simplicity.

 

Marc Vanderkley

Vanderkley Amplification – The Netherlands

Marc Vanderkley

Molenstraat 4 – 8391AJ Noordwolde – The Netherlands – Holland
Phone: 0031 611 404 576
Skype: marc.vanderkley
Mail: marc@vanderkleyamp.com

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