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Newb question, calculating ohm load with two outputs

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by bigthemat, Jul 21, 2021.

  1. Jul 21, 2021 #1
    bigthemat

    bigthemat Supporting Member

    Jan 25, 2008
    Salt Lake City
    Hey all,

    Looking to get a new amp head to power some cabs I was given. The cabs are both rated at 4 ohms. The amp in question (traynor small block) has two outputs with a minimum of 4 ohms. Does that mean minimum per outputs, or total for both. If I'm doing the math correctly, if it's 4 ohms for both outputs combined, then it would be a 2ohm load and that is bad.
     
  2. Jul 21, 2021 #2
    IBJammin

    IBJammin

    Apr 16, 2015
    4 ohm minimum is for the whole load, both output jacks combined.
    Correct, two 4 ohm cabs would be 2 ohms combined.
    And, also correct, this would be bad for your amp.
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2021 #3
    abarson

    abarson

    Nov 6, 2003
    Santa Cruz