"SA9-REC" 20 Watt Head
The Schroeder Amplification "SA9-REC." head was originally designed at the request of engineers who wanted the stage sound and feel of the SA9, at a more moderate volume thus better suited for the studio. The design has evolved over the years and now shares many of the same features as the "SA9+". It's an excellent choice for home studios, small club use or people who like to get their amps to grind.
Sonically the "SA9-REC." and the "SA9+" are very similar and share the same control layout and functionality.
Specs and features of note:
- A specially designed cathode bias circuit, power supply and solid state rectifier assures that the amp has that "cranked amp" sound and feel at lower volumes.
- Additional power supply components, as in the SA9+, are used to convert and fine tune certain voltages used in the preamp.
- Because of the reduced wattage, the "sweet spot" is easily attainable without exceedingly high SPL.
- Chassis is made of 1/8" (!) folded and welded aluminum, powder coated and screened.
- All internal wiring connections made using a Litz coated, oxygen free copper wire of extreme purity. Unlike generic "cloth covered" wire, it will not absorb airborne moisture, oxidize and/or degrade the signal over time. Using this wire requires special tools and means that EVERY wire needs to be cut to length and tinned with a 900 degree solder pot. A laborious and time consuming process but the resulting improvement to the sound is stunning!
- The Custom power, output and choke transformers have all been developed over our decades long relationship with Mercury Magnetics. They feature custom winds and lots of iron for reduced "sag", a tight and transparent low end and silky highs.
- Specific components are cryogenically treated to aid in their transparency.
Why this matters...
- Almost ZERO 60 cycle hum is generated by the amp.
- Notes emerge from a black (silent) background allowing for very subtle nuances and colors to be recognized.
- Effortless and instant power makes for more dynamic playing. Rewards the right hand (and sometimes the left).
- Due to the new rectifier design, reliability is even greater than before.
Tube compliment:
- 1X Tung-Sol 6SL7, 2X Sovtek 12AX7LPS, Pair JJ or Tung-Sol 6V6GT
Front Panel (left to right):
- 1/4" input, 3-way bright switch, Volume, Treble, Mid Slope, Middle, Bass, Presence, Standby switch, Pilot lamp, Power switch.
Rear Panel (left to right):
- 2A Slo 20mm fuse, 500Ma Slo fuse, IEC female power socket, 1/4" 4 Ohm out, 1/4" 8 Ohm out, 1/4" 16 Ohm out.
Options: (These options are an additional charge. Please contact us for pricing)
- A TS "Record Out" taken off of the output for running a line to your recording device or slave.
- Balanced Record out via TRS or XLR.
- Speakon connectors.
- Parallel output for running different speakers (for color) or running bi-wired speaker cables for maximum bloom in the bass register.
Output:
- 20 Watts (before the onset of distortion, which is glorious BTW...)
Dimensions:
Shipping
Unless currently in stock, lead time is two to three weeks.
If your shipping address is outside the U.S., please contact us for payment of additional shipping charges.