i could see this sell like like hotcakes..not just for ppls that have an unpowered kemper but for many of the other products out there axefx2..helix..ect ect be great to have this option... 
how about an optional rackmount kemper poweramp...
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Never mind, I misunderstood.
How do you remove a reply? Can't find an option for it.
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maybe the mooer baby bomb power amp is a solution?
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You can already add a Kemper power amp to an unpowered unit.
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Paul has informed us that it's only 3rd-party amps that're available for this.As for an amp for other devices such the Axe etc., there's already a well-established Class D digital-amp market out there, and IMHO the efficiency and accuracy of this class of amps caters perfectly for this purpose.
Never mind, I misunderstood.
How do you remove a reply? Can't find an option for it.
You can't, Zave. As you've already shown, you can edit a post, but that's all you can do.
Welcome to the forum, mate!
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@Monkey_Man wrote "You can already add a Kemper power amp to an unpowered unit."
The only way to do that is to buy a Powered Kemper.
It is possible to void the warranty, and add the same poweramp that Kemper uses, if you are experienced with high voltage electronics, but, there is not a Kemper power amp that can be added by a consumer to a non-powered KPA.
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I've heard it said many times to potential buyers that one can always upgrade down the track, Paul. The cavity's there, after all, but I wasn't aware of the fact that it's not a simple matter of bunging the thing in.
I didn't realise this would void the warranty either. Thank you for that, mate.
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There are one or more amps offered by other companies to fit inside the head, but not one from Kemper.
The reason I mentioned the warranty is because I've seen an installation of a poweramp inside a rackmount KPA - if someone opens the box and installs components, that would surely void the warranty.
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yeah kinda silly that they dont offer an power upgrade..marketing kinda dropping the ball there somewhat but who knows in the future..makes zero sense to me...so im sending my unpowered rack back and getting a powered version.only so i can keep with the authenic tones it puts out ect
It’s actually that the safety certification for each device would become invalid, it’s not Kemper’s fault.
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I think that would be amazing ... i just think about the orignial poweramp in the size so that it fits into the back of the toaster and it has a optional rackmount too soo all kemper owners could update their kemper wit ha proper amp
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I think that would be amazing ... i just think about the orignial poweramp in the size so that it fits into the back of the toaster and it has a optional rackmount too soo all kemper owners could update their kemper wit ha proper amp
That was the original plan for the back of the head, but, they were unable to offer the amps because of safety certification issues.
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oh really ? hmm too bad
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oh really ? hmm too bad
but how does ritter amplification do this with their camplifiers ?The third party amps are not internally connected to the KPA - they are simply installed in the cavity.
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sure but that is exactly what i mean ... so a camplifier but a official product with optional
horizontical mount for a rack ...i would be okay with it, i even had the camplifier for some time but i wasn't very happy with the sound ...
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but how does ritter amplification do this with their camplifiers
Maybe also the power is a reason. Kemper PU has 600 W
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hmmm maybe yes
i had the 180watt camplifier and i must say it was more then enough for my purposes
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There are many Class D bass amps that use the same amp module as the powered Kemper. All you need to do is bypass the pre-amp stage by running your Kemper output through the amp's effects return and you have the same as a Powerhead. Just search "Icepower 250ASX2 bass guitar amp". It's actually 500w @ 8 ohms, not sure if Kemper does something to add an extra 100w or if they are just advertising peak power. You will also get the benefit at running 800w @ 4ohms which the Kemper can't do with absolute safety because it doesn't have active cooling. The GK MB800 might work, I think it has a rack mount option
You can also save big bucks by making your own if you have wiring skills. I just made one with a less powerful version of the same amp (Icepower 125ASX2) for $120. I found a good deal on eBay and disassembled a home theater amp to do it. I'm getting 250w @ 8ohms and 450w @ 4ohms, it's perfect for my 2x12 Rectifier cab. Having the powered version of the Kemper is certainly a simpler and more convenient setup, but I have other gear I like to power so having it separate is a must.
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he GK MB800 might work, I think it has a rack mount option
As far as I understand the thread, it's about a poweramp that is in the empty space at the back of the Kemper, like the camplifier.
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As far as I understand the thread, it's about a poweramp that is in the empty space at the back of the Kemper, like the camplifier.There is a large amount of amplifiers for rack mounting.
That's not what the title of the thread is nor is the original post. If we want to be strict about forum etiquette, I suggest making a new post regarding adding an amp INSIDE because the original poster wanted an amp they could use with the Kemper, Fractal or Helix
