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Using a stereo amplifier in mono?

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Trofou Posted messages 126 Status Member -  
Trofou Posted messages 126 Status Member -
Hello.
One of my speakers is no longer working. It's not due to one of the channels of the stereo amp since it works when I reverse the left and right connections.
Is there any functional disadvantage (for the health of the amp and/or the speakers) in continuing to use the radio in mono? If so, what is it?

Thank you for your help.

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    Jojolaguitare Posted messages 12012 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 782
     
    Hello.

    >>> to continue using the radio in mono? <<<

    Is it only with the tuner device? Test with a CD/DVD player to check that the left/right speakers are working properly.

    If it’s positive, then the stereo decoder in the tuner is defective (integrated circuit). If you have the mono/stereo function in the tuner menu, switch it to "Mono". From there, both speakers should work. You can stay in mono, it’s safe for the amplifier.

    See you later . . .

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    " Patience leads to success, haste leads to nothing "
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    1. Trofou Posted messages 126 Status Member
       
      Thank you for your response.
      I am currently far from Paris and my hi-fi system. I will test your hypothesis as soon as I return, but I don't really believe it. Because the right output of the tuner works when I plug in the left speaker. Testing next Thursday, not tomorrow.
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