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Default Running a radio without speakers

On Tue, 26 Dec 2006 18:36:18 -0500, TD Madden
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It is typically safe to mismatch one step higher


EXAMPLE --- 8 ohm cabinet---4 ohm jack on amp.
EXAMPLE --- 16 ohm cabinet---8 ohm jack on amp.


It is typically safer to mismatch one step *lower* on a tube amp.

EXAMPLE --- 8 ohm jack on amp---4 ohm cabinet.


-Dave