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Old November 4th 04, 06:33 PM posted to uk.rec.audio
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Default One for the valvies 2/2....

Keith G wrote:
OK, exactly why don't trannies (on valve amps) like it being run
without a load?


I think it has something to do with the xformer's secondary trying to drive
a very large impedance (ie, open circuit). I think this translates into
excessive current in the primary (but I could be wrong).


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