RE: Unloaded amp channel

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In Reply to: Unloaded amp channel posted by dbphd on June 30, 2014 at 12:23:52:

The 4 Ohm resistor would need to be pretty big to cook off all that heat.

It's generally not the best practice to run most amps unloaded, but if the manufacturer says it's OK, then go for it.

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Topic - Unloaded amp channel - dbphd 12:23:52 06/30/14 (5)

RE: Unloaded amp channel - Caucasian Blackplate 22:58:26 07/03/14 (0)

RE: Unloaded amp channel - Palustris 13:42:57 06/30/14 (1)

RE: Unloaded amp channel - dbphd 15:33:56 06/30/14 (0)

No resistor!!! leave the channel on but not used. - Elizabeth 12:45:58 06/30/14 (1)

RE: No resistor!!! leave the channel on but not used. - pictureguy 23:07:26 07/03/14 (0)

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RE: Unloaded amp channel - Caucasian Blackplate 22:58:26 07/03/14 (0)

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