amey01 Well-known member Joined May 23, 2005 Messages 5,373 Reaction score 251 Location Queensland, Australia Feb 16, 2008 #1 Just a quick question guys - what would happen if you turned on a valve preamp with no valves in it? I would assume nothing, but I just want to be sure no damage is going to occour.
Just a quick question guys - what would happen if you turned on a valve preamp with no valves in it? I would assume nothing, but I just want to be sure no damage is going to occour.
DrJRapp Well-known member Joined Aug 23, 2006 Messages 831 Reaction score 0 Location Stuart West, Florida Feb 16, 2008 #2 The answer to this is very dependent on the design of the device, you could potentially damage the power supply and other related resistors.
The answer to this is very dependent on the design of the device, you could potentially damage the power supply and other related resistors.