By the way, look at Primaluna instead. None of the problems you bring up, sound quality is very nearly as good, and the cost is less than half. And, with their auto-bias functionality, you can buy tubes anywhere, they don't have to be matched, and all will work perfectly!
I'm not affiliated with either company or the audio industry. But, I read a lot, and I'm very happy with my Primaluna HP Integrated... for which I've never had a tube failure. Owned 8 years.
I'm not affiliated with either company or the audio industry. But, I read a lot, and I'm very happy with my Primaluna HP Integrated... for which I've never had a tube failure. Owned 8 years.