Bendix 6106 burn-in behavior


I've read that the Bendix 6106 can be a very good rectifier tube, but that it takes a couple hundred hours to burn in. And that during that time it can misbehave.
I've been burning in an NOS JAN Bendix 6106 for about 50 hours or so. Today I notice a slight hum on my phono channel, and the volume on the left phono channel is way down. However, on other sources, both channels are hum-free and have appropriate volume matching.
Do I have a bum tube? Or is this a normal behavior during 6106 burn-in? Preamp is Supratek Cortese with LCR phono stage. The seller has said he's willing to swap tubes to ensure my satisfaction...
Thanks, in advance, to anyone who has some experience to share.
Markus
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Hi, I did a search and it looks like they are good to go (the 6106) although I did see a post that claimed you shouldn't use it in a Cabernet.
Thanks again, TISH
Hi Mark, Does Mick of Supratek endorse the Bendix 6106? I was under the impression that he does not. Can someone correct me if I'm wrong?
Thanks, Tish