Can An Amp Be Safely Powered On Without An Impedance Load?

cassius987 · #1 08-01-2010, 04:33 PM

Just wondering, tried the search function and found nothing. I would like to buy a TC RH450 and use it as a preamp into my laptop whenever I am not at a rehearsal/gig but I didn't know about not having it plugged into a legitimate speaker cabinet, potentially harming something.

M0ses · #2 08-01-2010, 04:36 PM

SS - Yes
Tube - NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!

MK1 · #3 08-01-2010, 04:42 PM

What MOses said. I remember watching a video about the RH450 and they talked about the headphone jack and said it was perfect bringing into a hotel and practicing while you're on the road.

cassius987 · #4 08-01-2010, 04:49 PM

Oh, I should have just gone to their site. Sorry fellas, here's a helpful vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoEyAfB-rdM