With break-in often reported by audiophiles to be up to 1000 hours and power tubes lasting about 3000 hours it would seem to be a critical question that demands a precise answer. However, precision audio is a bit of a mystery - like cooking a great meal - sometimes it turns out just fantastic and other times it just doesn't cut it - even carefully following the same recipe.
How can you tell when you need to replace tubes?
Can I tell by listening if I need to replace power tubes on my amp?
Should I have the tubes tested regularly?
As a matter of fact should I test all my amp's tubes? I currently own an AES Super Amp MkII with EL34 output tubes and 6SN7 front end tubes.
I have a basic meter. Can I use this to test the tubes, and what values am I looking for?
Should I have the tubes tested regularly?
As a matter of fact should I test all my amp's tubes? I currently own an AES Super Amp MkII with EL34 output tubes and 6SN7 front end tubes.
I have a basic meter. Can I use this to test the tubes, and what values am I looking for?