[sdiy] outlet as variac? calling all EEs...

[Alex Dickey]

> But in any case, can it be a good thing to run ANY 
> electronics at a voltage
> other
> than the designed voltage? ANYTHING could happen with biassing.
> I wouldn't dream of putting a variac on an amp,except for a 
> minute or so.

okay, so this is interesting.  word on the street is, leo fender never did
the variac tango either.  so what's the point then?  is it really necessary?

alex