Speaking of Impedance...

[Harvey A. Kader]

optom at attglobal.net wrote:

> Vacuum tube amplifiers are very tolerant of impedance mismatch. That is because
> 99% of them use output transformers. In sharp contrast, transistor amplifiers
> use NO output transformers, but are connected directly from the output
> transistors to the speakers. Mismatch can fry an output transistor. Another
> reason why I love vacuum tubes! Harvey.

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