Just curious when you guys change out the tubes?
Thanks!
How many hours do you get on a set of output/power tubes?
Re: How many hours do you get on a set of output/power tubes
Under 2 circumstances:
1) They go bad.
2) I want to experiment.
Unfortunately, I don't keep track of how many hours I put on each set of tubes so I have no good way of knowing when I should be changing them out periodically.
1) They go bad.
2) I want to experiment.
Unfortunately, I don't keep track of how many hours I put on each set of tubes so I have no good way of knowing when I should be changing them out periodically.
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Main stereo: ART Amplifier and ET7s2. 2nd stereo: PV-14L and MV-55. Previously Owned: PF2 preamp, Evolution 2000 Amp, PV-12AL preamp, D/A-2b Vacuum-Tube Digital Processor.
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Main stereo: ART Amplifier and ET7s2. 2nd stereo: PV-14L and MV-55. Previously Owned: PF2 preamp, Evolution 2000 Amp, PV-12AL preamp, D/A-2b Vacuum-Tube Digital Processor.
Re: How many hours do you get on a set of output/power tubes
They usually last 2000-3000 hours. Most manufacturer recommend you to change the tubes every 2000 hours.
Re: How many hours do you get on a set of output/power tubes
I notice degradation in sound quality after ~2000 hours. After 2500 they definitely need replacement. When I replace the output tubes after 200o hours there is a very noticeable improvement in SQ.
ronenash
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Power:CJ ART150, Beard P100, McCormack DNA500, Krell FPB300
Pre:CJ ACT2.1, Pr14, Pr15
Analog:VPI Classic/Falcon/SoundSmith Denon 103R, Lenco L75 rebuild
Digital:J.River-->Chord 2Qude
Speakers:SF Amati Futura
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Power:CJ ART150, Beard P100, McCormack DNA500, Krell FPB300
Pre:CJ ACT2.1, Pr14, Pr15
Analog:VPI Classic/Falcon/SoundSmith Denon 103R, Lenco L75 rebuild
Digital:J.River-->Chord 2Qude
Speakers:SF Amati Futura