I would beg to differ, in that by my observation, manufacturers of tube equipment these days choose tubes that are inexpensive and readily available, and most often these are Chinese tubes. This keeps the price lower and assures that, come what may, the owner can easily purchase replacements. But just about any manufacturer would admit that there are better tubes to be had. Some smaller manufacturers will offer an upgraded tube set as a purchase option. When I build a custom tube amp, I include the best tubes available, within reason, even if it means vintage ones. This often adds several hundred dollars to the price, but my reasoning is that there's no point in claiming that my amplifier will outshine some other amplifier unless the customer hears it at its best. And even if I sold the amp with inexpensive "starter" tubes, my first recommendation to the buyer would be to purchase better ones.
Newbie, first time tube rolling.
Hello Audiogoner's, First time tube rolling on anything. I replaced all the 12AU7 and Phono stage 12AX7 JJ tubes on my Luxman CL-38uC pre. My question is I left the unit on for 60 hours in the input selector position at Line 1 for break in or settle in period and i don't know if the phono 12AX7 tubes also came on for the break in period. My guess is, i have to set the input selector to phono position and proceed to break in the phono tubes separately? Can someone take the guessing out of me and fill me in with this question? Thanks in advance. Jorica.
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