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Is there any danger from an old Yamaha amplifier?

post #1 of 10
12/15/11 at 2:50pm
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I found an old Yamaha natural sound amplifier a-32 and am going to try it with my headphones. The only problem is... this amp is very old. I found it in the garage and when I plugged it in and turned it on, I heard a loud pop. Would there be any danger to my headphones if I try using them on this amp? I don't know how these things work and don't want it destroying my headphones if that is even possible.

 

Thanks for any help

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post #2 of 10
12/15/11 at 4:13pm
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Hmm, one of the LEDs just went out. I'm still tempted to try my headphones on this amp... in case they still work.

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post #3 of 10
12/15/11 at 4:32pm

Got any crappy old speakers you can try with it?

Speakers that you don't particularly care for?

Do you own a voltmeter?

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post #4 of 10
12/15/11 at 4:36pm
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I don't have the right speakers for this amp. My speakers only have the 3.5mm input plug and the amp doesn't have the input for that. I believe I do have a voltmeter somewhere, but knowing how to use it is way beyond me.

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post #5 of 10
12/15/11 at 4:39pm
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Say I just plugged my headphones in... what is the worst that can happen...

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post #6 of 10
12/15/11 at 4:45pm

It is possible that you might demo the 'phones!

I think my brother used to have an A-32 about 25-30 years ago??  Nice amp, but if some components have gotten too old you may end up demo-ing your phones.angry_face.gif

Do you know much about electronics? Just wondering.......no offence intended!

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post #7 of 10
12/15/11 at 5:10pm
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Haha, none taken. I know nothing about electronics. What do you mean by "demo" a headphone?

 

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post #8 of 10
12/15/11 at 5:30pm
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Originally Posted by phazey View Post

Haha, none taken. I know nothing about electronics. What do you mean by "demo" a headphone?

 


By "demo" I mean:

Destroy the headphones...........demolish the headphones.

It is possible that there is something wrong with the amp that would put a bad voltage across the headphones.

 

My brother's A32 was a nice amp but you have to wonder why someone threw it out. After 20-30 years things can start to fail.

I wouldn't write it off or throw it away, if you have a few bucks take it to a repair shop and see if it works properly and if it is worth getting fixed,or if you have an electronically minded friend you could get him (or her!) to take a look at it?

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post #9 of 10
12/15/11 at 6:17pm
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I took the risk and plugged it in lol. No sound came through but I don't think it damaged my headphones... hopefully. I don't think I hear any differences

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post #10 of 10
12/16/11 at 9:21am

Oh well,  at least you didn't destroy the headphones!

Like I said, it's a nice amp if you can get it fixed.

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