As to the question about tube replacement. Power tubes in amplifiers need to be replaced about once a year, depending on amplifier design and how often you use them. Tubes in preamps often last 3 to 4 years or more, also depening on design and usage.
Thinking about moving to a tube pre - suggestions.
Hello all,
I currently have a classe ssp-25 preamp, connected to a Hafler 9500 driving B&W DM640s. Sources Oppo 981, and Technics 1200SL TT (Ortofon 2M red) via a Bellari vp-129.
In your 1st hand opinion, would a tube pre w built in phono stage improve the sound from the Bellari / Classe ssp-25?
I'm considering the following..
Mapletree Ultra 4A SE
Quicksilver Full Function Pre
Any other options at similar price ranges are appreciated.
Also I read that tubes should be changed every year or so, because the sound quality decays slowly.
Thanks,
I currently have a classe ssp-25 preamp, connected to a Hafler 9500 driving B&W DM640s. Sources Oppo 981, and Technics 1200SL TT (Ortofon 2M red) via a Bellari vp-129.
In your 1st hand opinion, would a tube pre w built in phono stage improve the sound from the Bellari / Classe ssp-25?
I'm considering the following..
Mapletree Ultra 4A SE
Quicksilver Full Function Pre
Any other options at similar price ranges are appreciated.
Also I read that tubes should be changed every year or so, because the sound quality decays slowly.
Thanks,