Can I run the S.E.X. without a load?

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Offline Zimmer64

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on: January 04, 2014, 09:52:47 PM
Maybe a stupid question: IIRC one should never use a tube amp without any load, speakers etc., connected. Now, I am using a AKG 271 MK II cans , which is one of their studio versions. They disconnect, when one takes them off. Will I "fry" my amp if I take the headphones off and forget to turn the amp off?

Thanks for your advice.

Michael

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Reply #1 on: January 05, 2014, 01:33:23 AM
Yes, the SEX has no feedback.  Only tube amps with feedback need to have a load on them.  I unplug my speakers to swap absolute phase all the time.  I have never had a problem.

Don't do this with a ST-70 though.



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Reply #2 on: January 05, 2014, 07:06:54 AM
Thank you Grainger. Much appreciated!

Michael

Nelson Pass F5 Turbo V2, Quickie (mod), S.E.X. 2.1, Tubes4hifi SP14, Dynaco VTA ST 70, Tubelab SSE, Vroemen Diva Superiore ER4, Jordan JX92S VTL, 47 labs 0647 CD, Aqvox DAC, Rowen Absolute pre / psu / power amps, BG Neo3 / Betsy / Eminence A15 open baffles