Have the same set of tubes in my CAT preamp since 2016, about 10,000 hrs. Still going strong. (Mullard 12AX7 reissue, Reflektor 6922).
The answer is they could fail tomorrow or not.
The answer is they could fail tomorrow or not.
How far over the limit can I go
I am currently just past the recommended 2000 tube life on my power amp. (Audio Research Ref 110). It still sounds glorious. Am I playing with fire here? Or, will I notice some degradation in sound that will prompt the re-tube. I think it's about $1,000 to retube.
Thanks guys!!!
Thanks guys!!!