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Accidently ran tube amp w/o speaker

PostPosted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 12:34 pm
by coolhandjjl
Like the topic reads, I accidently ran my Dynaco ST 35 (with the EFB board) with only one speaker attached. I was initially worried that I wrecked it, but it works fine. Even though it is rebuilt, it still has its original transformers. Perhaps this is a testament to that vintage iron? ;)

Re: Accidently ran tube amp w/o speaker

PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:55 pm
by rhing
That happened with me as well when I had some friends over for an audio gathering and we were comparing my Stereo 35 with EFB against a Conrad Johnson MV75A1 amp. My initial reaction was one of panic and I immediately powered off the Dynakit Stereo 35. Once I connected the other speaker and turned it back on, the amp was fine. In fact, my friends all preferred the Dynakit amp over the higher-powered CJ amp.

Re: Accidently ran tube amp w/o speaker

PostPosted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 8:23 pm
by paart
Anyone that's interested in this subject with some observations and explanation of the subject, may wish to view the following:
http://www.tronola.com/html/unloaded_vt_amps.html

Re: Accidently ran tube amp w/o speaker

PostPosted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 5:34 pm
by coolhandjjl
Very good. Thanks for posting that link.