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Safe to use stereo amp for Movies in the long term?

Hi All,

I'm just wondering if anyone here uses a HT Bypass amp connected to AVR amp for movies? Is it safe to do so in the long term? I have a Hegel H360... and it comes with HT bypass. For movies, I normally turn up the volume, close to 70-80db...

Is it safe in the long term or better to avoid it? Thanks...


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folkfreak
1,349 posts
 
I used my ARC Ref 40 connected to VTL Mono Blocks for years in HT bypass with no issues in my old installation -- it's just hours and burns in your system nicely for you for when you need it for "proper" listening 😏
slash21 OP
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Ok, good to know... yes I do notice after watching movies, the amp seems to have warmed up nicely...  
erik_squires
16,058 posts
 
Yep, perfectly safe so long as you don't hear amp distortion. 
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