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Is it a OK to leave tube pre-amps powede up 24/7

I’m relatively new to tubes in my hifi setup. Recently went from SS pre to tube ARC pre-amp and a Croft phono stage.

I have always kept all of my SS gear powered up 24/7(and still do), but I shut down my pre-amp and phono stage now after I am done listening for the day. I power them up at least a half of an hour before I put anything into play.

I would prefer to leave my tube gear on all the time, but am concerned about premature tube wear.

What would the tube folk here think about 24/7?

crazyeddy

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1/2 hour is a nice time frame for warm up


if you are breaking in equipment also do not leave it on 24/7

patience is a virtue and you will be rewarded soon enough


I have a friend who will not sell any of his NOS tubes to a guy who will leave them on 24/7 just to see those famous blue lights shining behind the face plate glass

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