Thanks for the comments (so far). I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying my McIntosh MA252 with the Maggie 1.7s.
Tube life
Hey guys/gals, happy Labor Day weekend! Newbie here. I recently purchased my first piece of tube gear (the McIntosh hybrid integrated). I’m loving it, even with my power hungry Maggies. Anyway, will I notice a marked degradation in sound as the tubes age? Or is it a gradual glide path to less-than-Nirvana sound? Thanks for your comments! Any suggestions on tubes other than stock?