Tube Shelf Life


I have purchased several NIB Electroharmonix tubes. These are the new variety and not NOS. Does anyone know what the anticipated shelf life is on these newer tubes or any reason to believe that they will degass or otherwise degrade faster than NOS from 20 or more years ago?
nanderson

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I think you are probably safe to assume that there won't be that much difference if any at all. The greater issue may be whether or not NOS has a more complete vacumn in the first place and what effect that may have on the sound of the tube. And I don't have a clue how you could ever ID that difference. Interesting thought though.