Bias setting question


I noticed that when setting the bias in a McIntosh MC2000 towards the lower end of the suggested "setting-field" the tubes are running much cooler which might be a good thing in respect of longevity. What else do I buy with this lower setting? Output power? Sound? After all: I am still in the suggested bias range!
Thanks for any help!
aida_w

Showing 1 response by sean

As bias is reduced, so is gain and linearity. So long as you've got plenty of gain available and you can't hear a difference, there is nothing wrong with what you want to do. The upside to this would obviously be less thermal stress on the components, so life-span should be improved. Sean
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