Last night there was a very loud POP and one of the tube went bright so I moved quickly and turned of the midmonos.
The amps ran great this evening until just now, and another POP and bright tube, but it seemed like it was the other tube, but I can’t be sure. This was followed by a low whistle or hum and I turned the amps off again.
"Bright tube"... RED PLATING?
Does the amp auto bias the power tubes or does the user have to manually adjust the power tube(s) bias?
I wouldn’t take a chance with the JJ e34 power tubes now. If they did Red Plate they more than likely are done for. It is possible circuitry may be damaged in the amp as well. You may need to have a Tech check out the amp.
Example of a Red Plating tube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ecrh5mglZc
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http://quicksilveraudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MidMonoManual.pdf
OUTPUT TUBE BIAS SETTING
Output tube bias should be set immediately when new tubes are put in; then again in 15 minutes;
and periodically the first few times of using the amplifiers. After that the bias should be checked
monthly.
The bias controls are located between the output tubes near the power and output transformers
To adjust the bias you will need a slot-head screwdriver. Adjust by turning clockwise to increase
bias; counterclockwise to decrease bias.