Tubes becoming microphonic


I own a CARY SLP-05, this is my first experience with tube equipment. I recently read a thread and the person mentioned his tubes became "microphonic". How can you tell when your tubes become "microphonic". What are some of the leading signs. Thanks
mmitch7711

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Almost any signal-level tube in a line-stage exhibits some microphonic behavior. It's a matter of degree. If the tube is really bad, there will be a shimmer or whistle in the sound or bass thickness introduced by chassis or air resonances. If wrapping the chassis doesn't make loud noises through the speakers I wouldn't worry too much.