Did I blow my tube amp?


So here's the story: I recently received my tube amp and replaced the power tubes. So naturally, I wanted to bias them to make sure they work properly. I've never done any biasing before and checked some youtube videos on biasing. One of the youtube video had a Manley Stingray connected to power, no input signal, and NO speakers connected. I did the same. After the biasing is done, I connected the speakers and input signal, but for some reason so sound came out.

So the question is: did I blow my output transformer? Simply by not connecting the speakers while biasing or just having the amp on for a short while? From what I have read, it should be ok to have no speakers connected as long as there's no input signal.

I had another tube amp before this, and turned it on one time without speakers connected and it worked flawlessly after.

Could you guys shed some knowledge or personal experience on this topic?
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Showing 2 responses by truemaineiac

I would be very sure that the amp is connected properly to the pre-amp and the amp is configured properly for that input. As well, make sure that the speakers are properly connected as well.

It is interesting that you have never had the amp working properly so it is not so straightforward to blame the biasing exercise on this. I would contact the manufacturer for assistance.