In about five years running I’ve had to replace two rectifier tubes and 2 preamp tubes that became microphonic.
I have four 45s that have been played hours a day every day for those five years.
Just how much do you spend on tubes per year on average ?
I don't mean if you have $50k tube supply in the closet, I mean the cost of tubes that you wear out and throw away.
With my VAC Avatar SE integrated, and I use only better vintage tubes, it runs about $300 so far. I buy both new and used tubes. I do have $2500 tube supply in the closet. The amp is on for at least three hours a day, often longer.