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OK to have power amps powered w/o spkrs.?

Hi quick question. I just bought a stereo amp, and have a pair of mono-blocks as well. I would like to have them powered and warmed up before I do a comparison (a day or so).

Is it safe to have the power amps plugged in without being connected to speakers? Amps are solid state.

I plan to leave them plugged in 24/7 thereafter.

Maybe I'm being overly paranoid, but I recall reading something about amps and not using them without being connected to speakers....

Much appreciated. Thanks.

elf73

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elf73 OP
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Thanks Stanwal... I think I've answered my own question. I guess that's what the "search" function in forums is for...

From what I gleaned off the thread, it's a NO DON'T DO IT...

Although, I"m not sure it applies if I do not have a signal (source) going through the amp while not connected to a load/speakers...

but better to be safe than sorry.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1178450866&read&keyw&zzamp=without=a=load
elf73 OP
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Mccormack DNA .05 Rev.A

Monarchy SM70 pros

Both solid state. I'd turn off the amp when connecting/switching speakers and preamp.

Emailed SMC, they said it shouldn't be a problem.

Off topic, but they also encouraged leaving it on 24/7 for best sound.

Previous owner of the Mccormack informed me though, that it does sound best left on, but sound will degrade after 10 days and to turn it off every week or so for at least a few hours....... I'll have to find out myself.

Very Very nice smooth sounding amp straight out of the box though. Impressed.
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