The old adage of blowing up/flame linear's is a load a hooey.
Take any amp in the day and put it through the abuse the Phase Linear amps went thru, for bands, and they would have been known to fail also.
Mcintosh had the same issues when powering bands.
They all need to be kept cool when powering heavy loads.
Most folks bought used PL amps and whined when they blew up....
DUH!
Anyone that doesn't know the history of an amp cannot bash a brand.
Any used amp with age is not a reliable piece of gear without proceeding with caution...
I've had PL gear since new in 1978.
Never had a problem but, I bought them new.
Just sayin......
Take any amp in the day and put it through the abuse the Phase Linear amps went thru, for bands, and they would have been known to fail also.
Mcintosh had the same issues when powering bands.
They all need to be kept cool when powering heavy loads.
Most folks bought used PL amps and whined when they blew up....
DUH!
Anyone that doesn't know the history of an amp cannot bash a brand.
Any used amp with age is not a reliable piece of gear without proceeding with caution...
I've had PL gear since new in 1978.
Never had a problem but, I bought them new.
Just sayin......