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Running a tube head without a cab - Dummy Loads

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MarshallJMP:
Well if you have a look at the datasheet you will see that without a heatsink (like in the YT vid) a 50W (HS50) can only dissipate 14W @ 25°C. That's why I use 4 of these and a heatsink to use it as a 100W load. And it get's pretty hot.

Dante:
I really need to remind myself sometimes to RTFM!!

From the Peavey Classic 20mh user's manual:

SPEAKER ENABLE/DEFEAT SWITCH

This feature effectively disconnects any speaker/cabinet connected to the SPEAKER OUTPUT and redirects the output to an internal dummy load. This enables the user to monitor their playing using the signal from either the MDSI™ output, USB output or headphone output, without producing any real volume. Therefore, they can play or record at much lower volume levels.

So, I can run my little Peavey head with no cabinet without killing it (because it has an internal dummy load, like Max's amp)

Pretty cool

MarshallJMP:
RTFM!!  ;D

Iperfungus:

--- Quote from: Dante on February 11, 2021, 02:55:29 PM ---
So, I can run my little Peavey head with no cabinet without killing it (because it has an internal dummy load, like Max's amp)


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Sounds f**king good!  :thumb-up:

Iperfungus:

--- Quote from: MarshallJMP on February 12, 2021, 02:13:10 AM ---RTFM!!  ;D

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What???  :lol:

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