I would not think it would bother any modern amp to run without a load. If you are worried why not get a couple of resistors and connect them to the outputs? You are not feeding any signal to them so I don't see what good they will do outside of relieving worry. But that is a legitimate purpose. You should have been around in the old days when you could blow the output stage when the amp was unplugged. I have a feeling that that advice may have been directed at some of the more exotic circuit designs. Amps that run well into class A are a law unto themselves.
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.
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.