What is a solid-state power amplifier?
A solid state power amplifier, or SSPA, is the most common amp used for testing applications that call for a narrow bandwidth and require less voltage to power. Solid state power amplifiers are used for EMC testing in communications, radar, aerospace, defense, medical technology, and other fields.
Can you run a solid-state amp without a load?
Solid state amplifiers can usually handle no load and will be fine running with no load connected. Again, it’s good to check the manual or turn down the master if you can. What About Hybrid Amps? As long as they have a solid state output stage, they are safe to use under the same conditions as solid state amps.
Why solid state amps are better?
Solid-state amps are great for players who want maximum headroom (a.k.a a loud, clean, undistorted signal). But without a bit of natural distortion, an electric guitar can sound a bit brittle. As such, solid-state amps are more popular with bassist and keyboard players than with guitarists.
Why do jazz guitarists use solid state amps?
Solid-State Amplifiers The more modern solid state amp uses transistors to amplify your signal. They tend to be much smaller and lighter than tube amps, but can be surprisingly loud for their size! They produce a clear, crisp clean tone which doesn’t saturate at higher volumes, like a small tube amp would.
Can you use a solid state amp head without a cab?
yes, you can use the MG’s line-out without hooking a speaker cab up to it. SS state amps don’t have an output transformer and are effectively loaded by the speaker cabinet, if the speaker cabinet is absent then the amp sees an ‘infinite load’ which still properly loads the amp.
Do any pros use solid state amps?
Josh Homme and his Tube Works RT-2100-ES MosValve Many guitarists have started their careers with a solid-state amp, moving up to a tube amp as they gained experience and income. Josh Homme did the opposite, at least as far as his career playing guitar in Kyuss is concerned.