I just can't get myself to leave my tubed integrated on all the time, even though a tech suggested I do it. It just doesn't sit right for this virtuous, right-thinking guy. To be honest, if it does indeed shorten tube life, so be it. It'll give me an opportunity to try out a different brand or model of tubes.
Leave tube amps always on?
Mark, the owner of Linear Tube Audio, suggested I leave my tube amps on all the time 24/7 if im listenting every day, and to turn them off if not using for a period of time, a few days or for example we go away. His reasoning was that it uses considerable more energy to turn on/off on a regular basis.
Do others agree? Kinda risky since these NOS Mullard tubes ain't cheap and will soon be gone forever.
Do others agree? Kinda risky since these NOS Mullard tubes ain't cheap and will soon be gone forever.