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Re: Bunch of Cool Stuff [message #26561 is a reply to message #26558] Thu, 10 August 2006 11:07 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Yes, it's better to use a load resistor. Tube amps are voltage amps and the output transformer steps down the voltage. So they're sensitive to no-load conditions. But if you don't apply an input signal, there won't be an output signal. It isn't like it will smoke without a load; Just don't crank it unless there's a load.


 
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