Not to be a naysayer but....Roger will undoubtedly tell you to replace ALL your tubes! For 2 reasons, 1st - it's the correct answer IF you're looking for optimum performance but more obviously, 2nd - he's a businessman, of course he'd rather sell 8 tubes instead of one. If frugality is a concern, simply buy one (not what I'd do but...). If you do decide to just buy one, plz post your results. My guess is that, initially, it'll be fine, long term.....?
Music Reference RM 9 Question
I am a novice, who has a friend/audiophile who has set me up with, or recommended my purchases for my system. I have gradually been building it to where it is over many years now.
I have owned the power amp the longest, a Music Reference RM 9, for over ten years. It was used when I purchased it. I use an CJ Premier 14 pre amp and a Wright SO4 Phono stage. I listen mainly to LP,s.
Recently one of the 8 power tubes failed on the MR9. I have read where it is best to purchase all 8 matching tubes but wonder the down side of just replacing the failed tube. I'm not cheap but pretty frugal, so I want to make a respectable choice, not necessarily buy just to have the best of the best. However I am OK with that choice , IF it is absolutely the only thing to do, given the circumstances.
Thanks
I have owned the power amp the longest, a Music Reference RM 9, for over ten years. It was used when I purchased it. I use an CJ Premier 14 pre amp and a Wright SO4 Phono stage. I listen mainly to LP,s.
Recently one of the 8 power tubes failed on the MR9. I have read where it is best to purchase all 8 matching tubes but wonder the down side of just replacing the failed tube. I'm not cheap but pretty frugal, so I want to make a respectable choice, not necessarily buy just to have the best of the best. However I am OK with that choice , IF it is absolutely the only thing to do, given the circumstances.
Thanks