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Old 11-03-2009, 03:35 AM   #61 (permalink)
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Re: Amp problems? Ohm questions? Amp blowing up for no reason, READ ME!

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Although a higher number on the head and lower on the cabinet is less damaging than the other way around.

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This is backwards. Too low of a load will cause the load to pull too much current from the OT.

Too high of a load mismatch increases flyback voltage on the OT beyond its limits. This is why open loads will fry an OT.
You're absolutely right. I think I've been repeating this info way too many times. I've been fumbling a lot here lately.
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Transformers inside amplifiers were not originally designed to be in there, and the tube was not created for the guitar amp.
ANY recommended idle current is a guideline and in no way a necessary requirement. There is no skeleton key for any tube amp.
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