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Re: Amp problems? Ohm questions? Amp blowing up for no reason, READ ME!
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Originally Posted by American Viking
Although a higher number on the head and lower on the cabinet is less damaging than the other way around.
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Originally Posted by Wilder Amplification
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.
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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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