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• RE: Output transformer/speaker load and active biamping - dumpingground 14:57:35 01/22/21 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: Output transformer/speaker load and active biamping posted by Tre' on January 22, 2021 at 08:24:34

  Yes, the cap is in place to protect the presumably more delicate tweeter from inadvertent misbehaving direct power amp outputs.
  

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  • RE: Output transformer/speaker load and active biamping - Tre' 16:00:09 01/22/21 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: Output transformer/speaker load and active biamping posted by dumpingground on January 22, 2021 at 14:57:35

    Yes, so that leads us back to your question.

    With the cap in place the output transformer is left unloaded at the lower frequencies but the tweeter is protected. Can that harm the output transformer?

    I do not know for sure. If you were inadvertently playing low frequencies through it for any length of time it might. But one moment of a low frequency burst probably won't harm the transformer where as, one moment of low frequency burst through your tweeter would. Therefore, the cap.

    Tre'
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    Edits: 01/22/21

    • Plus he's using a x-over abead of his amps... - Ivan303 06:15:15 01/23/21 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Output transformer/speaker load and active biamping posted by Tre' on January 22, 2021 at 16:00:09

      so the tweeter shouldn't see any low frequency input anyway, unless something goes wrong (which happens).
      
      The DIYer in me says the cap is a good idea but the audiophile in me says it needs to be replaced with a REALLY expensive good quality one! :-)
      
      
      
      
      

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