Budget Power Amp for Kemper

I would try this.... https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NU1000DSP
I've had a Crate Powerblock and ISP stealth. I tested them against the Behringer and the Behringer won. If you need more go to the 3000DSP. There are other options, but I don't think you will be disappointed.

Reverb, Ebay or Craigslist will yield better pricing.

Make a cable to use in bridge mode. I'm not sure how loud everyone is that plays with you. I have the powered head now which is 600 watts so I would suggest that it should be more than ample......but you might be one of the few that likes it louder than me

If you are unsure go with the 3000. You also don't need the DSP model so check pricing on the different versions. I think I got a 1000 for $125.

The outputs are speakon only and not dual 1/4" & speakon. In order to run bridged (highest wattage) you will need to buy a speakon connector and a speaker cable and make one with the correct wire configuration. They are screw in so it's not difficult. That is the least expensive way anyhow. You can also purchase a speaker cable with speakon end wired for bridge and 1/4"...that is fastest, but it's very easy. A regular speakon configuration will work as well, but you would yield lower wattage.

Highly recommended:

https://www.thomann.de/gb/harl…rch_rslt_gp+400_319961_12

EHX Magnum 44. Fits in your pocket and gets as loud as a 100W tube amp. I'm not even joking. You can drown a loud drummer with this thing.

Only thing to be aware about it is that all of the clean volume is between 0-4 on the dial, rest just adds compression (by design to emulate a tube amp).

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EHX Magnum 44. Fits in your pocket and gets as loud as a 100W tube amp. I'm not even joking. You can drown a loud drummer with this thing.

Only thing to be aware about it is that all of the clean volume is between 0-4 on the dial, rest just adds compression (by design to emulate a tube amp).

That thing is great, I'd been using this for quite a time. Really can stand against a drummer. If only there wasn't that huge power brick...

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That thing is great, I'd been using this for quite a time. Really can stand against a drummer. If only there wasn't that huge power brick...

Yeah it's great fun to show up to a band rehearsal and watch peoples faces when you turn it on.

Check this one:
https://www.electromarket.co.u…-digital-amplifier-2x600w

I play now the Kemper with a thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_gp…rch_rslt_gp+400_319961_12 and a 1x12 cab with a Eminence Swamp Thang.. Sounds killer

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I play now the Kemper with a thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_gp…rch_rslt_gp+400_319961_12 and a 1x12 cab with a Eminence Swamp Thang.. Sounds killer

what kind of cable do i need to run this amp in bridge mode?? because it seems to need to plug two jack in bridge mode. can i just set it to bridge mode and plug just one jack in the output??
thanks

Only one cable is needed. There is the possibility to set a little switch to bridge mode. The you can just use one cable and set the desired volume on the left channel only what is then representing the "switched channels". Two cables only in stereo. You can trust it works like a charm. And sounds killer.....

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Highly recommended:

https://www.thomann.de/gb/harl…rch_rslt_gp+400_319961_12

Did you use this power??

This is the one - yes. And I bought 6 of these chicken head knobs

https://www.thomann.de/de/part…enhead_potiknob_black.htm

for better visibility and look

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Did you use this power??

Yes, Sir. But I'm going direct to FOH now and for monitoring I use inears.

Quote from diego

Only one cable is needed. There is the possibility to set a little switch to bridge mode. The you can just use one cable and set the desired volume on the left channel only what is then representing the "switched channels". Two cables only in stereo. You can trust it works like a charm. And sounds killer.....

thanks!!!