Can a power surge cause amp to clip?


I usually leave my amps powered on over night, and few nights ago, I heard clipping in the middle of the night (no input otherwise). Would it be possible for a power surge to cause clipping? I've been searching through the internet and no one has asked this question before.
The input to the amp is from the DAC, which is connected to the computer through USB.

Thanks,
saltedwater

Showing 1 response by lowrider57

Don't you have to be playing something to clip?
Yes. The OP is most likely using the wrong terminology.

(Unless he plays music all night long).