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 S700 / S1000 is a double rack-space stereo power amplifier which is optimized for live sound venues, commercial installations, and for driving small and medium-sized live PA systems. Fan-cooled for maximum thermal protection, the S700 delivers 350 watts of power per channel (or, in Bridged mode, 700 watts), and the S1000 provides a whopping 500 watts of power per channel (or, in Bridged mode, 1000 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 S700 / S1000 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.
SPECIAL NOTE: Should your S700 or S1000 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.
