I am uncomfortable leaving a tube amp on whin I am not in the house. I would not change back to SS but, I do have a smoke detector hanging just above my set-up....
Please advise - power for TUBE amp?
I know that similar questions been asked before, but I can't find the same scenario:
I've recently switched from ss amp to tube 300B SET amp.
I kept all my SS gear ON - 24/7.
What is the best way to do it for the tube amp?
If I listen for an hour, than I have to stop for a couple of hours - is it better for the amp and for the tubes if I leave it ON without any music playing (I know that for class A - this is when it's going to get hottest) or should I turn it OFF? What will stress tubes more - 2 hours of idle power or an extra switching?
I don't care about few extra $$ for the utility bill, but I do care for the longer life of the 300B tubes ($200 for a matched pair of JJ) and a better performance.
As always, all responses are greatly appreciated.
I've recently switched from ss amp to tube 300B SET amp.
I kept all my SS gear ON - 24/7.
What is the best way to do it for the tube amp?
If I listen for an hour, than I have to stop for a couple of hours - is it better for the amp and for the tubes if I leave it ON without any music playing (I know that for class A - this is when it's going to get hottest) or should I turn it OFF? What will stress tubes more - 2 hours of idle power or an extra switching?
I don't care about few extra $$ for the utility bill, but I do care for the longer life of the 300B tubes ($200 for a matched pair of JJ) and a better performance.
As always, all responses are greatly appreciated.