I usually do not load the output of the amp unless there's an issue with the amp i.e. coupling caps leaking etc.. What I do however is to place shorting plugs at the input.
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
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