Amp storage

[BlueGlow]

I know that I wouldn't want to store a valve amp in the shed because the cold may get to the valves. But my shed isn't damp in the winter, just cold, so is it ok to store solid state amps in there?

[JESTER700]

Yes. No problems - just let it warm up a bit before using it. Cold itself isn't an issue; it's quickly heating that can cause small trace cracks and condensation that can cause shorts.

Come to think of it, that should all be true for tubes as well; I'm not sure what the issue is with tubes & cold.

[Ant1981]

Yeah definatly ok for a solid state amp, but I'm not sure about the valves myself, could do I guess so long as you let it sit indoors for a few hours if it got cold. Having thought about it, cryogenically made valves start life in freezing temperatures.