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Tube amps and loads.

My search may have not contained correct phrasing for an answer.
So to you guys;

I have a Scott 299 & 299b. Both restored about 1 1/2 years ago. Unfortunately circumstances have precluded playing with them.
I asked one of our esteemed audio nuts if they needed to be brought up on a variac, answer was no although if I were more comfortable it wouldn't hurt.

Question; if I did use a variac do they need speakers hooked up, or a resistor of some type.

I have read here if amps are powered with no signal a load is unnecessary.
And others have said load is necessary.
Please help.

Best,
Dave
corazon

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corazon OP
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Thank you gentlemen for your responses.

All you guys are among my favorite reads.

As suggested, will forego the variac and hook up the AR 7s and give it a whirl! And if the 7s develope a problem, there are always the Boston's!!!

All kidding aside, I'll give it a try this weekend. Will report back afterwards.

Thanks again,

Best

Dave
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