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
rhanechak

Showing 1 response by t_bone

Whadja get? Is it an autobias amp or one you would have to bias yourself? If you have to do it yourself, you will NEED a multi-meter at some point, and/or a friend to guide you. If it is fully autobiased and the amp doesn't 'eat' tubes, what you really need is time to listen :^)

Extra tubes are OK, but it may be premature. You are better off learning the foibles of the amp with regard to your speakers, your upstream components, and tubes. That takes time, but I expect you won't be overburdened.