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Is it safe to run a 100w amp at 50 watts longterm?

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:07 am
by guilds100
Im getting ready for my next build and I'm thinking about a 100 watter. Problem is I only have enough cabinet for a 50 watter and would probably run this amp im 50 watt mode most of the time by pulling 2 tubes. Will this hurt the amp longterm?

Re: Is it safe to run a 100w amp at 50 watts longterm?

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:38 am
by mc_guitar
No Problem, if the electrolytic caps can stand the higher voltages, but they should anyway! But keep in mind, that you have to change the impedance on the switch as well!

Cheers Michael