Help with a 2520 Op Amp...

[Nerdyrocker]

Hey guys. I got my hands on an API 2520 Op Amp the other day and I want to compare it to my SCA25 (that I LOVE) by the way.

The only question is, I do not know the condition of this Op Amp. Is there a way that I can test it before placing it in the board? Is there any way that a bad op amp would blow up the pre?

Im just a little paranoid but also excited to hear how it sounds.

Thanks guys...