How Long Should a First Watt SIT3 Last ?


I'm fairly certain my Quicksilver Monos are kaput. Im thinking maybe I don't want to mess with the troubles and uncertainties of  tubes. Im considering getting a used SIT3, but how long should they Last considering the internals are no long available if I encounter a problem?

Thank you,

 

TD

tonydennison

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I have two Futterman OTL3s with 10 tubes each. 
I have a Beard P505 preamp. with 9 tubes. 
I have been using them for 39 years. 
I have a Pro-ject tube box D2 with 2 tubes. 39 days. 
 

Jon Specter keeps them going. The Futtermans were dicey for the first 10 years, but since then, 14 years between servicing. Contact me via my website if you want to speak to him. He’s in NJ. 
 

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