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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hartke Kilo Bass Amplifier! We know you
don’t like reading owner’s manuals, but we suggest you take some time to go through
these pages (we’ll make it as painless as possible, we promise) to fully understand how
we’ve implemented a number of unique features.
The Hartke Kilo raises the standard for bass amplification. It provides 500 watts at 2
ohms of power per side in stereo mode, and a massive 1,000 watts at 4 ohms in the
bridged mono mode. To sculpt your sound, the Kilo has an all-tube class-A preamp,
and logically arranged tone controls. The Kilo offers a classic tone stack three-band EQ,
with Hartke’s variable Shape circuit. For additional tone shaping, there is a 10-band
Graphic Equalizer, as well as selectable Deep and Brite EQ curves. To add some “dirt” to
your sound, there is a variable tube Overdrive circuit, and to round out the dynamics,
there is a fast and articulate Compressor circuit.
To connect your amplifier to speaker cabinets, the Kilo has both ¼” and Speakon®
output jacks. The Kilo also provides an abundance of connections and signal routing
features, including multi-point direct output switching, stereo Effects Loop, front and
rear panel tuner outputs, and footswitch jacks to remotely control the Mute, Overdrive,
EFX send, and Graphic EQ functions.
You’ll find the Kilo to be an ideal choice for every situation—from recording studios, to
small clubs, to giant stadiums. In this manual, you’ll find a detailed description of the
features of your Hartke Kilo bass amplifier, as well as step-by-step instructions for its
setup and use, and full specifications.
If your Kilo was purchased in the United States you’ll also find a warranty card
enclosed. Don’t forget to fill it out and mail it! This will enable you to receive online
technical support, and allow us to send you updated information about this and other
Samson products. With proper care, your Kilo will operate trouble-free for many years.
We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future
reference.
Serial number: _______________________________
Date of purchase: _______________________________
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number must
be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will
not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (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 Kilo was purchased outside of the
United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service informa-
tion. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for information
about our full product line.
