I agree with j_stereo, that 3 years does not seem long enough to pose a problem for the caps. The 6922 tube bias thing is however, extremely real and they are a bit of a pain in the a$$ to bias, requiring 2 digital multi meters, some expertise and patience. Best left to someone with experience. Improper driver tube bias can/will take out output tube(s), final resistors and possible cause mini-fire.
Please give me advice about an ARC VT 200 amp
In a few days I'll be the owner of an ARC VT 200. I've never owned a tube amp, much less one of this size. I'm reluctant to plug in this amp for fear that there may be some considerations that I'm overlooking. I haven't found much info about the operation but I did read that a variac should be used to bring the voltage up, and that a shorting pin needs to be installed in the balanced inputs if the single ended inputs are used. I've never heard of either a variac or shorting pin, and I'm wondering if you could please give me your thoughts about these items, as well as anything else that I should take into consideration before plugging it in, and during use.
I will be using the single ended inputs. The amp has not been turned on for 3 years. I was told that the owner was fastidious about the maintenance of the electronics and the tubes. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I will be using the single ended inputs. The amp has not been turned on for 3 years. I was told that the owner was fastidious about the maintenance of the electronics and the tubes. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks