The tubes in my BAT preamp (a really good preamp by the way) are rated at 5000 hours. the tubes in my vtl preamp lasted about 4 years before starting to fade. Also , replacement cost was under $100.00 for 5 tubes- much cheaper than the power tubes.
Do tubes last longer in Preamps than Amps?
It seems tubes amps need their tubes replaced every couple of years for hard core listeners like myself who have their amps on many hours each day. I currently have a pair of KRELL KMA-100s and am looking to go tube preamp. Just wondering if I will have to replace the tubes frequently? Also I assume they shouldn't be as expensive as retubing an amp( I hope ?)
any suggestions on a good tube-pre match for my krells appreciated also. I'm into vinyl so phone stage important. My speakers are Tyler Acoustic REF II's.
thanks everyone!
any suggestions on a good tube-pre match for my krells appreciated also. I'm into vinyl so phone stage important. My speakers are Tyler Acoustic REF II's.
thanks everyone!