Why put extra hours of usage on your tubes? My amp sounds fine on start up and gets optimal after 10-15 minutes.Just my thoughts.
Tube amp on/off: best practice?
My main system, with a tube integrated, is in my studio where I work 10-12 hours a day, interrupted by the occasional offsite meeting or errand.
What's the best practice/rule of thumb for powering it up and down as I duck in and out of the studio? Just leave it on all day?
How long do I need to be away for it to be better to power it down?
Right now I'm firing it up and cooling it down about 3x a day, running it a total of 6-8 hours a day.
What's the best practice/rule of thumb for powering it up and down as I duck in and out of the studio? Just leave it on all day?
How long do I need to be away for it to be better to power it down?
Right now I'm firing it up and cooling it down about 3x a day, running it a total of 6-8 hours a day.