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Should I leave my SF Line 3 SE on standby?

I know I am supposed to leave my Line 3 SE on standby to reduce tube thermal cycle, but I listen to my system only on weekend since I work long hours and have kids to take care during the week. So which way is better for the tubes in my case?

David
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rec
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I have a very similar situation, I leave my system off all week and turn it on Friday and leave it on until Sunday night.
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kr4
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I keep it ON or on STANDBY all week and turn the whole thing off on weekends.
david_berry
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Semi,

If you only listen to the Line 3 SE on the weekends, I agree with Rec's statement. Even on "standby", the tube life is being used up, although only at 10% of that when they are "on". That "10%" is from an old brochure that SF put out a while ago (I have the Line 2SE).

Regards,

David
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