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However, I have been amazed with Gold Lion signal tubes, I have no reason to go back to NOS.
However, I have been amazed with Gold Lion signal tubes, I have no reason to go back to NOS.
Questions from a Tube Preamp newbie
I have my Rogue RP-5 back from warranty repair and I am loving how it sounds. While at Rogue, they installed 4new JJ 12au7-s tubes. Sounds great. I have some questions.
1. with about 2 hours daily playing, how long do typical preamp tubes last (I have heard Rogue's, like CJ, can be hard on tubes)
2. Do new tubes need broken in? if so, what is normal time frame?
3. Does tube rolling really make a difference on a preamp vs power amp?
4. What is the general concensus on JJ tubes for a preamp? Again, I am really happy with the sound, so I probably won't change. However, I will eventually probably get the itch.
Thanks
1. with about 2 hours daily playing, how long do typical preamp tubes last (I have heard Rogue's, like CJ, can be hard on tubes)
2. Do new tubes need broken in? if so, what is normal time frame?
3. Does tube rolling really make a difference on a preamp vs power amp?
4. What is the general concensus on JJ tubes for a preamp? Again, I am really happy with the sound, so I probably won't change. However, I will eventually probably get the itch.
Thanks