I have a Cary SLP-74 tube preamp and just replaced the original Chinese tubes with Mullards. When I turn the preamp on to standby the two output Mullards flare up and then go down. Is this normal? They really sound amazing as compared to the ones that came with it. Very warm and lush sound. Just what I wanted. I just need to know if they are supposed to do the flare up thing? Thanks for any help. -Durr
Exactly right you don't always see the flash, but the sound you are getting is what is intended. It's the British sound type people are generally referring to. That's why there is a high demand for those tubes.
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