Jim, I think that's the shortest response I've ever read from you! Yeah, thanks for the responses guys. Figured it would be ok. Cheers..
Tube matching: 30 hours vs 0
This should be a pretty simple question. If I knew anyone to call for the answer I would.
I have a Cary amp that takes 4 power tubes. Recently, one blew out so I replaced that one and the one next to it with a matched pair. I've determined that it would be better to replace all 4, so I've ordered another pair that matches the first new pair.
While i wait for the second pair to arrive, i've got the first new pair and the old pair in the amp. I would like to play the amp and listen to music, but am wondering/concerned if putting some hours on the new tubes will degrade them enough so that they will not be matched to the second pair when they arrive.
I estimate I will put around 30 hours total on the first new pair before the second pair arrives. Is this significant? or can i safely fire it up and listen to some tunes while i wait? Thanks all..
I have a Cary amp that takes 4 power tubes. Recently, one blew out so I replaced that one and the one next to it with a matched pair. I've determined that it would be better to replace all 4, so I've ordered another pair that matches the first new pair.
While i wait for the second pair to arrive, i've got the first new pair and the old pair in the amp. I would like to play the amp and listen to music, but am wondering/concerned if putting some hours on the new tubes will degrade them enough so that they will not be matched to the second pair when they arrive.
I estimate I will put around 30 hours total on the first new pair before the second pair arrives. Is this significant? or can i safely fire it up and listen to some tunes while i wait? Thanks all..
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