It’s been about a year since we ran out of stock on the ButtKicker Gamer and finally, we are very happy to announce that we’re re-launching it with some critical updates.

ButtKicker Power Amplifier BKA-130-C

First of all, we apologize to all who had problems with the previous Gamer amplifier.

The one major update in the new ButtKicker Gamer2 is the amplifier. We ditched the old one and got a completely new, rock-solid digital amp that is nearly half the size and weight of the old one. Plus it’s convection cooled so it’s ultra-quiet (no fan).

It has undergone rigorous testing too. We’ve had many units out ‘undercover’ to many sim racers/gamers  for beta-testing and got outstanding feedback from everyone. Further, this same amplifier has been in use in hundreds of ButtKicker home theater seating systems for over a year now.

Here’s what a few of the beta-testers had to say:

Dear Mark,

I just wanted to take a moment and let you know how well the new digital amplifier is working.

To date I have had no issues with the new amp and no down time as with the previous analog amp.  As you are aware, I have been a long time user of the ButtKicker Gamer, having had one in my racing pod for the last few years.  After replacing a couple of the analog units (due to “overdriving” them, causing overheating and failure), it’s nice to know that the new digital units are withstanding the test of time without fail.  It was always noticeable to me, that when I didn’t have a unit, (while waiting for a replacement) how much I missed the added feature the ButtKicker provided while racing.

The newer, more compact design also takes up much less room than the previous analog amp and the remote has also been a welcome addition.  I now have been able to place the amplifier out of site, making my sim racing pod even that much more “clean” looking.

The employees at Guitammer have always been excellent with customer service and I have had no complaints other than having to be without my BK for a short period of time.  I appreciate the level of service your company has provided and the speed at which things are handled.

It has been pleasure dealing with you, and the Guitammer staff.

Sincerely,

Reed R.
Oxford, MI

Hi Joe,

It is great to hear from you. I have very much enjoyed the opportunity to test the amplifier. I would estimate that I have used the amp on average of four days a week over the last six months. My average time per usage would be from 2 to 2.5 hours per session. I have used it primarily with ARCA SimRacing by the SimFactory. It has also been in use with Shot-on-Line Golf and some music listening.

The primary purpose when I first became interested in your products was for the sim racing game. I must say that the Buttkicker products are amazing! It brings a tremendous amount of realism into the game. I have the BKA-130-OE hooked to a mini concert transducer and mounted on a bar under a PlaySeat, all of which sets on rubber isolators that are attached to the frame of the chair. It has also been hooked to the gamer transducer on an office chair.

I have had an absolute blast with this product! I would rate the quality of this amp as excellent. When I first took a look at it I could tell the build looked solid. I did not realize how handy the wired remote would be. This has allowed me to set the amp and basically forget it. Being able to power on and off and adjust the intensity without having to get to the amp is great! This amp will take anything your through at it without fail. The only comment I have on the remote is that the power button has to be pushed repeatedly (2-3 times usually) to turn on or off. I have not noticed any problem with the +/- adjustment buttons. Great job with this amp.

If you are a gamer, you need this product! You can feel the rumble of a stockcar engine, the impact of a wall, or collisions with other cars within the game. This puts the game right in the seat of your pants! Playing golf with this game is even amazing. The impact with the ball is all there! I don’t play any first-person shooter games, but, it makes me wonder why anyone who did would not want this addition to their game. I am thinking of buying one of those games just to see what it is like. I bet the explosions are wild.

The great thing about adding the ButtKicker to your game is the dramatic effects that it adds without blasting out the rest of your household or the neighbors. I can play with headphones or external speakers and get earth-shaking low frequency effects and not disturb a sole.

Thanks for such a great product. The Buttkicker has proven itself to be a fantastic value to me and your customer support is excellent as well. My next project will hopefully be adding one to my home theater system. I would defiantly recommend this to anyone.

Sincerely,
Rusty R.
Springville, TN

If you were thinking about getting a ButtKicker Gamer for your sim rig - don’t let doubts about the amplifier stop you - It’s a completely different animal, has been thoroughly tested and works. And as always, we back up our products and take care of our customers.

If you have any questions about the Gamer2, call us, shoot us an email or just comment on this post. If you’re interested in getting one, or want to see details and specs, check out the product page here: http://www.buttkickergear.com/product_p/bk-gr.htm

Randy Mullins
The Guitammer Company
randy.mullins@guitammer.com