In 1988, I purchased a new VTL Deluxe from Audio Advisor. It came with Westinghouse Hungary (Tunsgram) 12AX7 and Tesla 12AU7. In 2013, I transferred those tubes over to the Rogue Atlas Magnum, replacing the stock JJ’s. So the Tunsgram and Tesla have lasted 33 years. Still going strong and still sound fantastic.
How long can preamp tubes last?
Good evening Ladies and Gents
Trying to learn! I have had a Shiit Freya + preamp for about 1 year now, and it has about 450 hours of play time, with original tubes.
Is it time to change the tubs? What tubes/brand would be recommended to purchase?
As far as budget, I really have no idea what they cost.
Also, what does the expression" rolling the tubes" means?
Any information would be welcome.
Thank for reading.
Trying to learn! I have had a Shiit Freya + preamp for about 1 year now, and it has about 450 hours of play time, with original tubes.
Is it time to change the tubs? What tubes/brand would be recommended to purchase?
As far as budget, I really have no idea what they cost.
Also, what does the expression" rolling the tubes" means?
Any information would be welcome.
Thank for reading.