Target bias dictated by amp or by tube?


If my amp's (Line Magnetic 508ia) manual says to adjust bias of each power tube to 120ma on the front meters, but a set of after market replacement tubes (Cossor Valve 508) state their bias should be set to 65ma, which stat should I be following when putting in the new tube?
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Showing 1 response by helomech

The sound quality will likely be inferior at the lower bias. Bias plays a huge role in an amp's sonic character. Try both but I bet you'll prefer the higher setting.