Tvad and Mapman are right: have at least one of each type of tube your amp uses available to swap out (in sequence) the amp's tubes in the case of failure. by far most problems you're likely to encounter will be tube failures. you're almost guaranteed to need to replace the odd tube now and then, so you may as well have the spares so you can avoid unnecessary 'down time'.
First Tube Amp: Advice? Keep spare tubes on hand?
I'll be receiving my first tube amp in a few days.
Please let me know the basics I NEED to know. I really want to know if I should keep a spare set of tubes on hand.
I have read the primers I could find on line.
I thank all of you excellent Audiogon'r's for your excellent advice and information in advance.
Richard
Please let me know the basics I NEED to know. I really want to know if I should keep a spare set of tubes on hand.
I have read the primers I could find on line.
I thank all of you excellent Audiogon'r's for your excellent advice and information in advance.
Richard