Power up my Cary tube integrated?

I have a Cary integrated tube amp in storage (SLI something). Is it wise to leave it alone, or wiser to play it for a few hours every month?

koestner12-18-2013 3:52pm

jmcgrogan2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,346 posts 12-18-2013 at 09:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would think it best if you powered it up a few hours every month, if for no other reason than the cycle the capacitors, which should extend their life expectancy.
polk432 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,142 posts 12-19-2013 at 12:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Fire it up!
paladin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 227 posts 12-19-2013 at 03:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Power it up & see if it works - Then keep it or sell it!
rodman99999 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,130 posts 12-19-2013 at 03:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you live in a cold climate, and the unit is not stored in a heated facility: let it reach room temps first. Your tubes will love you for it.
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koestner OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 668 posts 12-20-2013 at 03:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OK thanks everyone! I wired it up and played it for two hours yesterday. I will make sure it do it every so often. Thanks, John