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Post by retrobob on Jan 24, 2007 15:57:13 GMT -7
I just got a brand new Airbrake today and was pleased to know you can mis-match -per instructions- for vintage amps in order to keep those old OP transformers happy. Since I own several vintage amps, it was a concern, as the Z Airbrake doesn't have an "active" type load like the MASS. Now for the Question: I just purchaced a Marshall 2061X amp and have heard rumors of these amps blowing transformers. Would it be a good idea to set the ohm selector to 4 ohms with an 8 ohm cab when using the Airbrake? Thanks. PS, Nice boards!
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Post by billyguitar on Jan 24, 2007 17:12:29 GMT -7
A mismatch is another way to stress a transformer.
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Post by retrobob on Jan 24, 2007 18:36:49 GMT -7
Billy, Have you read your owners manual? A proper mis-match is RECOMENDED for vintage amps, so that the output transformer is not stressed. RB
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Post by billyguitar on Jan 25, 2007 12:54:18 GMT -7
Manuals! Manuals! I don't read no steenking manuals! I have not read a manual. If that's what it says then they out to know. I was speaking on general terms and personal experience which is that a match has always sounded better to my ears, more full range.
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Post by retrobob on Jan 25, 2007 13:51:47 GMT -7
Ha haa! Yeah, anyway the Steenking manual was recomending a mismatch for vintage amps in order to make it easier on the OP transformer. It basicly goes like this. [Amp 8 ohms- cab 16 ohms] with the airbrake in between. I was wondering if the same would apply for the 2061x even tho its a modern amp?
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