Power up my Cary tube integrated?

I have a Cary integrated tube amp in storage (SLI something). Is it wise to leave it alone, or wiser to play it for a few hours every month?

koestner12-18-2013 3:52pm

koestner OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 622 posts 12-20-2013 at 03:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OK thanks everyone! I wired it up and played it for two hours yesterday. I will make sure it do it every so often. Thanks, John
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rodman99999 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,983 posts 12-19-2013 at 03:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you live in a cold climate, and the unit is not stored in a heated facility: let it reach room temps first. Your tubes will love you for it.
paladin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 227 posts 12-19-2013 at 03:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Power it up & see if it works - Then keep it or sell it!
polk432 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,142 posts 12-19-2013 at 12:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Fire it up!
jmcgrogan2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,346 posts 12-18-2013 at 09:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would think it best if you powered it up a few hours every month, if for no other reason than the cycle the capacitors, which should extend their life expectancy.