{"product_id":"hartke-lx5500-500-watt-lightweight-bass-head-with-tube-preamp","title":"Hartke LX5500 500-watt Lightweight Bass Head with Tube Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe LX5500 is a lightweight 500-watt bass amplifier head that runs a 12AX7 Class A tube preamp ahead of a Class D power section, delivering 500W into 4 ohms or 330W into 8 ohms from an 8lb chassis. Its Tone Stack EQ adds bass and treble controls alongside Frequency and Shape knobs for shaping the midrange, plus a Brite switch for extra top-end sparkle and harmonic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA variable Drive control blends in tube-style grit, and a built-in compressor with a fixed 2:1 ratio helps even out dynamics. Connectivity includes an effects loop, balanced XLR direct output with pre\/post switch, auxiliary input, headphone output and tuner output, making it a compact head for bass players who want tube warmth without the weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-full border border-border text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b border-border last:border-0\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"w-44 bg-muted\/40 px-3 py-2 text-left font-medium\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-3 py-2 text-muted-foreground\"\u003eHartke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b border-border last:border-0\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"w-44 bg-muted\/40 px-3 py-2 text-left font-medium\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-3 py-2 text-muted-foreground\"\u003eHART-LX5500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b border-border last:border-0\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"w-44 bg-muted\/40 px-3 py-2 text-left font-medium\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-3 py-2 text-muted-foreground\"\u003e500W @ 4 ohms, 330W @ 8 ohms (continuous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b border-border last:border-0\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"w-44 bg-muted\/40 px-3 py-2 text-left font-medium\"\u003ePreamp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-3 py-2 text-muted-foreground\"\u003e12AX7 Class A tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b border-border last:border-0\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"w-44 bg-muted\/40 px-3 py-2 text-left font-medium\"\u003ePower Amp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-3 py-2 text-muted-foreground\"\u003eClass D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b border-border last:border-0\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"w-44 bg-muted\/40 px-3 py-2 text-left font-medium\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-3 py-2 text-muted-foreground\"\u003e3.6 kg (8 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b border-border last:border-0\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"w-44 bg-muted\/40 px-3 py-2 text-left font-medium\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-3 py-2 text-muted-foreground\"\u003e355 x 270 x 73 mm (14\" x 10.6\" x 2.6\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b border-border last:border-0\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"w-44 bg-muted\/40 px-3 py-2 text-left font-medium\"\u003eEQ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-3 py-2 text-muted-foreground\"\u003eBass +8\/-14dB @ 80Hz, Treble +5\/-20dB @ 6kHz, plus Frequency\/Shape controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b border-border last:border-0\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"w-44 bg-muted\/40 px-3 py-2 text-left font-medium\"\u003eCompressor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-3 py-2 text-muted-foreground\"\u003eFixed 2:1 ratio, threshold Off to -30dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b border-border last:border-0\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"w-44 bg-muted\/40 px-3 py-2 text-left font-medium\"\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-3 py-2 text-muted-foreground\"\u003e\u0026gt;1MΩ unbalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b border-border last:border-0\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"w-44 bg-muted\/40 px-3 py-2 text-left font-medium\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-3 py-2 text-muted-foreground\"\u003e1\/4\" and twist-lock speaker jacks, balanced XLR direct out (pre\/post switch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-b border-border last:border-0\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" class=\"w-44 bg-muted\/40 px-3 py-2 text-left font-medium\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-3 py-2 text-muted-foreground\"\u003eEffects send\/return, 1\/8\" aux input, 1\/8\" headphone out, 1\/4\" tuner out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12AX7 tube preamp with variable Drive and Gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone Stack EQ with Shape\/Frequency mid controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrite switch for high-frequency boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in 2:1 compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR direct output with pre\/post switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight Class D power section (8 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sound Select ZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57038713028774,"sku":"HART-LX5500","price":9105.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/1646\/1222\/files\/hartkewebsiteproductphotos.jpg?v=1787046310","url":"https:\/\/soundselect.co.za\/fr\/products\/hartke-lx5500-500-watt-lightweight-bass-head-with-tube-preamp","provider":"Sound Select ZA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}