Driving an amplifier with no load?

[Nick Alexander]

Is it okay to use a multi-channel amplifier with only some of the speakers
connected? I have a 5 channel NAD T750, and only want to use it for the
rear and centre speakers; I use my hifi amp for the front speakers. Will
this cause a problem with the NAD? Any help will be appreciated.

Regards,
Nick Alexander

 

[James Sweet]

Is it okay to use a multi-channel amplifier with only some of the speakers
connected? I have a 5 channel NAD T750, and only want to use it for the
rear and centre speakers; I use my hifi amp for the front speakers. Will
this cause a problem with the NAD? Any help will be appreciated.

Regards,
Nick Alexander

Generally you won't have any trouble at all doing that with a solid state
amp.

 

[Sofie]

Nick Alexander:

Absolutely NO problem doing that with your NAD T750.

 

[jakdedert]

Another one for the FAQ?

jak

 

[Stephen Sank]

I'd have said "no problem" as well, but I'd have second thoughts about an NAD. I'd definitely
put RCA shorting plugs into the unused input jacks on that one.

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