Tube amp forethought


Hello, im researching my retirement two ch audio system and tube amps are in the forefront of my “wants” my plan will be a pair of QUAD ESL’s not sure which just yet

What do i need to know about maintaining a tube amp, like a AudioResearch 120 for starters or other tube amps. Biasing is totally new to me. Tube life and modes (triode, Pentode, UltraLinear) all foreign to me.

im a 40 year hobbiest so im pretty versed, this is just an unknown territory for me, thanx guys !

kgveteran

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Overwhelming to say the least !
:0)
i have been into Home audio since my good friend was spinning Kiss destroyer through a HK receiver and small Advents, my guess 1976ish/1977. I was smitten !!! Blown away by the orange glow of the receivers light and the music coming out of those little Advents was glorious to say the least. I had a panasonic portable 8-track player, and a home “all in one” unit.
this changed everything, i HAD to have this sound in my life.

40yrs later, just putting the finishing touchs on my 3yr build of my HT, and im just thrilled at the thought of new gear getting me even closer to my music, excited is to say the least, im taking notes !!!!

thank you all for the great 1st hand knowledge on tubes and esl’s.

Now, please continue. I have no idea of which Quad, but it will be, im not afraid of rebuilding, im a tweakahaulic
Room size: 13’x19’x vaulted ceiling
music taste: LarryCarlton jazz, SteelyDan, i will begin dabbling in some classical
near field: speakers will be 8’ from LP
Hearing ??? My hearing roll off at 14Khz
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