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What's a good amount of time to have my preamp unplugged before I swap out tubes?


I don't want to get zapped, or worse.
shtinkydog05-02-2022 2:36pm
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Thanks newbie. Good info.
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i give it 5-10 min just let things cool down, discharge

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10-4.
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Instant gratification with Backert preamps.  A tube-roller's dream.

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thatsa nigh-zuhhhh!!!
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