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Unused channels on a multi channel amp

Is it possible to run a multi channel amp without using all the channels without causing damage? For example, can a five channel amp be used to biamp a pair of stereo speakers and not use the fifth channel? Would you have to connect a speaker to the unused channel to present it with a load? Would you have to cap off the inputs in some way? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

David
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porziob
316 posts
 
You can use 1 to 5 channels. It`s not neccessary to cap the unused inputs.
porziob
316 posts
 
Elevick, a channel with NO input CANNOT stress the pwr. supply. This doesn`t even qualify for Urban Legend status.
porziob
316 posts
 
Tripper, this has ZERO to do with having a load connected. The inquiry was about the efficacy of capping unused inputs.
Sean, the only input that will benefit from a shunted input is a phono input. The RFI/EMI interference often posited has as much scientific grounding as a Santaria ritual. The only missing ingredient is the chicken blood.
porziob
316 posts
 
Tripper if there`s no input, why does the channel need a load. It`s a little bit like wondering what a dead person will have for dinner.
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