Tube Life: 6SL7; 6SN7, 12AX7, 12AT7, 6DJ8 et al


I've finally found a tube compliment that works well with my Tube Integrated and I'd like the tubes to last as long as possible. I've heard everything from turn your amp off when it's not in use even if it means turning it on and off a number of times a day - to - just leaving the amp on all the time.

Advice?

Thank you!
anacrusis

Showing 2 responses by ontjesr

If your gear is equipped with a standby switch, no power is being applied to the tubes. In most cases, it's purpose is to allow you to turn the unit on via the remote. Standby is much different than leaving the gear on "hot" with "tubes lit" as was the initial question.