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Introduction
Features
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Lightweight bass amplifiers - LX8500 = 8.5lb, LX5500 = 8lb
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LX8500 = 800 watts of continuous average output power @ 4 Ohms
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LX5500 = 500 watts of continuous average output power @ 4 ohms
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Class A tube preamp circuitry
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Variable overdrive and compressor Circuit
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Tone stack EQ with sweepable mids
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1/8” Aux input & 1/8” headphone output
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Balanced XLR direct output
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Effects Loop
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Two Footswitch jacks for selecting Drive & FX and Brite & Frequency (LX8500 ONLY)
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Integrated carry handle
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hartke LX Series Bass Amplifier!
Hartke’s LX Series are lightweight Class D bass amplifiers that offer the legendary Hartke tube
preamp circuity in a highly portable design. Although these amps have been designed for easy
operation we suggest you take some time to go through these pages to fully understand how we’ve
implemented a number of unique features.
The LX5500 & LX8500 feature a class A tube preamp, tone stack EQ with Hartke’s Shape
circuit, as well as overdrive and compression.
With an aluminum chassis the LX amp is rugged
yet lightweight, making it the perfect amplifier for taking on the road. It is equipped with both
1/4” and twist-and-lock speaker output jacks for connecting your speaker cabinets. The LX8500
also provides many options for signal routing including a Direct Output and an FX Loop plus the
ability to add footswitches that control features like Brite and Overdrive. You’ll find our LX5500 &
LX8500 the ideal choice for every performance situation—from the studio to the stage.
In these pages, you’ll find descriptions of the many features of the LX Series bass amplifier as
well as instructions for setting up and using the amplifier. You’ll also find a registration card
enclosed—please don’t forget to follow the instructions so that you can receive online technical
support and so we can send you updated information about this and other Hartke products in the
future. Also, be sure to check out our website, hartke.com, for complete information about our full
product line.
We recommend you keep the following records for reference, as well as a copy of your sales receipt.
Serial number: _________________________
Date of purchase: _______________________
With proper care and maintenance, your LX Series Amplifier will operate trouble-free for many
years. Should your amplifier ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number must be
obtained before shipping your unit to Hartke. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted.
Please call Samson at 1-800-372-6766 for an RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please
retain the original packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your
Hartke LX8500 was purchased outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for
warranty details and service information.
Summary of Contents for LX5500
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