Not just by switching it on, but by using it without the correct load - especially with no load at all!, unlike transistor amplifiers, which are safe into higher loads!.Someone Electro said:you mean you can blow an valve amp by switching it on whith no load coneted to the outputs?
Probably not. It depends on how far you advance the volume control and to some exent on the type of music.gaxxard said:won't the amp blow even a fairly high wattage 8 ohm resistor?
You (obviously!) use an 8 ohm resistor of sufficient power rating!.gaxxard said:won't the amp blow even a fairly high wattage 8 ohm resistor?