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We know you don’t like reading owners manuals, but you’ve just purchased one of the finest sound
reinforcement power amplifiers around, and we want to tell you about it! So, before you plug in, we’d like
to suggest you take just a few moments out to scan these pages. We’ll make it as painless as possible,
we promise—and, who knows, you might just pick up a tip or two.
The Samson S1500 / S2000 is a three rack-space stereo power amplifier which is optimized for live
sound venues, commercial installations, and for driving medium and large-sized PA systems.
Fan-cooled for maximum thermal protection, the S1500 delivers 750 watts of power per channel
(or, in Bridged mode, 1500 watts), and the S2000 provides a whopping 1000 watts of power per
channel (or, in Bridged mode, 2000 watts), over the full frequency spectrum, from 10 Hz to 55 kHz.
Combination connectors allow both balanced XLR and balanced 1/4" TRS input connections; output
connections are provided on both standard banana and advanced Speakon™ connectors.
Front-panel controls and displays include a power switch and LED, as well as independent left- and
right-channel input level controls, three-segment LED meters, and Protection LEDs.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the many features of the S1500 / S2000 power
amplifier, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup
and use, and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out
and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you updated
information about these and other Samson products in the future. Also, be sure to check out our website
(http://www.samsontech.com) for complete information about our full product line.
SPECIAL NOTE: Should your S1500 or S2000 ever require servicing, a
Return Authorization number
(RA) is necessary. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. If purchased in the United States,
please call Samson at 1-800-372-6766 for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping the unit.
If purchased outside the United States, contact your local Samson dealer for details. Please retain the
original packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton and packing materials.
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