Name: Ken Morgan
Email: Midlandmorgan@aol.com
Subject: series or parallel?
Thread: 57
Time: Sun, 22 Apr 2001 16:21:36 UTC
Depends on the amp. Some (SixtyFives, et al) are one way, while others (RD100, et al) are the other. Some have a switch allowing the user to decide.
The impedance switch is a very good idea, designed to give the player a choice in cabinet use, and I don't think it was an oversight which could cause confusion.
Speaker impedance is VERY important to the transformer-although there may not be a big difference in sound, there is a big difference is how the amp runs. The wrong impedance causes a lot of heat to the transformer - especially in 25 yr old transformers - and Music Man parts are starting to get scarce, from what I hear. If you're not sure, find out the impedance of your speaker, and match the amp to it. If you're STILL not sure, e-mail me and I'll try and help you.