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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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onhwy61
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Are you purposely not telling us what your amps are? This info could factor into the correct response.

In general, if it's a recent design (last 20 years) solid state amp, then leaving it on won't be a problem. Tube amps are a completely different circumstance. Additionally, I would be wary of connecting or disconnecting loudspeakers from a powered on amp. It could result in a loud pulse coming from your speakers.
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