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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?

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crazyeddy OP
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Sorry for the typo. Powered Up. Tried to edit, but agon wouldn't allow :(
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crazyeddy OP
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Yes, I have always believed in keeping all of my gear permanently turned on. I would like to with my tube gear as well. I listen every day.

I think I will try keeping my pre, and phono stage on 24/7 for a while and see what happens.

Thanks for all the responses

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crazyeddy OP
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I think I'll do some testing with my laser thermometer to see what kind of differentials are between "idle" and "work load"


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crazyeddy OP
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Thanks for all the comments from both sides of the question.

I have left them on for the past few days, but I think I will revert to the way I was doing things before. Power up 30 minutes before listening.

Since I have been leaving them on, and away at work during the day, I have a constant nagging feeling about them being "live" while there is nobody at home. Piece of mind is going to out weigh any sonic advantages.

Thanks once again everybody

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