Replacing tubes for Audio Research Ref 2SE

Hi,

I have 2500 Hours on my reference 2SE. Should I be replacing my tubes. ARC manual says to replace them between 2000-4000 Hours.

Also appreciate for any feedback on different tubes for 2SE.

veerapaneni10-28-2014 8:43pm

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bifwynne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,206 posts 10-30-2014 at 01:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The "old" 6550 "Winged C" tube was what ARC used to use in the Ref 5. I understand that the factory that made the original 6550 Winged C burned down several years ago. One vendor who sells 6550 Winged Cs cancelled an order a while ago because of quality issues. Call Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio. He'll steer you in the right direction.
veerapaneni OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 108 posts 10-29-2014 at 04:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have couple 6550C which I got from thetubestore.com . can I use one of them ? or will there be a problem ?
bifwynne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,206 posts 10-29-2014 at 01:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Your 6550 WE PS regulator is definitely ready for replacement. The (4) 6H30s are still good to go. I'm not a tube roller, but other may have some suggestions. Enjoy.

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