You’re engendering fear that is totally unjustified. I’ve been using tube amps and preamps for 45 years. I’ve repaired and upgraded them. Built a tube amp from scratch. Have read several volumes of tech info on tubes. Yes if there’s a fault in the circuit it can kill a tube particularly a power tube in an amplifier. The affected tube can glow bright cherry red. If you don’t cut the power promptly, the tube will emit a little pop and then die. Fire is a non-issue. The death of the tube acts like a fuse blowing which cuts power across it and terminates the event. The video you referenced does NOT describe an amp catching fire. So give me one concrete example. (Actually any electrical device has the potential to catch fire, so I’m sure it’s very remotely possible but not I know of no instances.)
Fezz vs Raven
Hello all. I'm starting to look into adding a turntable to my system. I would like to pair said turntable with an integrated tube amp. I want to get a set up that is good enough that I won't be looking to upgrade in a year. A Michell Technodec paired with a Fezz Evolution Titania was recomended to me by the gentleman at Auralhifi in Denver. Thinking is that that turntable and integrated tube amp are of high enough quality that they'll provide a listening experience that'll be hard to beat and keep me satisfied for years to come. Maybe not reference level but damn good. At the same price point as the Fezz is the Raven Nighthawk. Both have good reviews and seem solid. Does anyone have experience with these brands? What are your thoughts? My speakers are 95db sensitive with active woofers so won't take much to drive. Thanks for any input.