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Solid state amplifiers can usually handle no load and will be fine running with no load connected. Again, it's good to check the manual or turn down the master if you can. What About Hybrid Amps? ... As long as they have a solid state output stage, they are safe to use under the same conditions as solid state amps.
- Are solid state amps really that bad?
- Does a solid state amp Need to warm up?
- Can you play amp head without cab?
- Can you use a load box with a solid state amp?
Are solid state amps really that bad?
We've heard people describe them as everything from harsh, stiff, lifeless, and flat to downright boring! The truth is that just because an amp is built around a tube design does not in itself make an amp sound good, and being of a solid-state design does not in itself make an amp sound bad.
Does a solid state amp Need to warm up?
Registered. Modern day solid state amps do not need to warm up other than the built in delay before the speaker output mute relays click and allow for signal flow. That's usually 4-14 seconds after pressing the power button.
Can you play amp head without cab?
No. Even if your head has a line/headphone out, you still need a dummy load. A dummy load provides the necessary load for the output without a speaker cabinet to make the sound. ... If you try to use your headphones, the wattage won't find the right load and the amp will be under constant stress because it is overworked.
Can you use a load box with a solid state amp?
There are no cabinet designed specifically for solid state amps or for tube amps. There are just speaker cabinets. ... This means you can use your Torpedo loadbox product with a transistor amp, just like you would use the same speaker cabinet on either a tube amp or a solid state amp. There are no limitation here.
