It's simply 100% inverting op-amp with tubes that eliminates distortions. It's beneficial for unstable components. Any IC or SS op-amp can do the same job except tubes bring its own pleasant previously mentioned coloration to the system.
As to tech problem ID the channel(make sure by swapping wires) and than replace the tube which don't have to be matched since dual triode being used is already matched to itself. Soldered in-place tube is weird. I used to have X-Can buffer where I could just unscrew chassis and change tubes.
As to tech problem ID the channel(make sure by swapping wires) and than replace the tube which don't have to be matched since dual triode being used is already matched to itself. Soldered in-place tube is weird. I used to have X-Can buffer where I could just unscrew chassis and change tubes.