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Integrated preamp outputs

I have a Belles Aria solid state integrated with preamp outs. I would like to try it as a preamp only on my tube amps. Is it safe to have no speaker load on the unused amp section of the Belles integrated?
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yogiboy
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jasonbourne71
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No problem! Back in the Days of Yore my Marantz 2270 receiver had pre-outs and amp-ins RCA jacks for versatility. Transistor amps don't need to be loaded - unlike tube amps which will suffer damage to the output transformers.

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yogiboy OP
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 Thanks for the fast response!

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ghdprentice
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Yep. You're good to go. That is exactly how it is intended to be used. 

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thecarpathian
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I'm about to do the exact same thing with my Aria integrated.

Gonna use the pre outs to a more powerful amp. My speakers need more juice!

 

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