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ARC Preamps: Factory or Other Tubes?

I ordered a new set of tubes for my SP-11 which I have been using since May of last year. I sometimes leave the preamp on for a few weeks at a stretch, so I am guessing I might be due for a new set again before too long.

They latest tubes seem to work just fine, and the service from Audio Research was very good. Still, I am curious when I read threads about others experimenting with different tube suppliers.

Without getting into the totally geeked out, rare, expensive NOS type stuff, is there somewhere other than the factory I can call for new tubes?

Any other suggestions on this topic?
cwlondon

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agaffer
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http://www.tubeaudiostore.com/powertubes.html

http://www.upscaleaudio.com/

You might want to stop leaving your pre amp on for weeks at a time. That is fine for a SS unit but, tubes don't have the lifespan of SS circuits.
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