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Moving tube equipment

I will be relocating some tube based amps soon. Since I'm doing the packing and driving (about an hour and 15 minutes) any thoughts on just leaving the tubes intact and packing carefully so the units cannot shift.  After unpacking just check to make the tubes are still properly seated.  The amps are not auto biased so having the right tube in the correct socket matters.  Yes I'm just being lazy and would rather not pull the tubes and mark etc....
Thanks
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dekay
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I've moved tube HiFi gear (tubes installed) 100's of times in cars and vans (for short distances) without mishap.

These were mainly Dynaco ST70's and MC30's being used as PA amps.

Same goes with tube guitar amps.

However, when doing so for long distances (Des Moines to Los Angeles) the power amps always needed to be re-biased.

Not certain I would still do so in the Los Angeles area due to the high % of BAD drivers and the need to lock ones brakes and/or take evasive manuevers.

DeKay




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