2 channels Tube amp in a HT setup

I have an Air Tight ATC-2 tube pre in the output of my Integra DTC 9.8 and then have a McIntosh MC-402 amp for Front L-R that I use for my theater listening and a lot of 2-ch music. Then I have a pair of Viva Aurora SET monos (the convertible in the garage) that I hook up when I want to indulge in a pure tube bliss session. I was acutally a little surprised as I bought the MC-402 to be just for HT, but found it quite acceptable for 2-channel as well. I do worry a little about all the hours on the tubes in the Air Tight Pre as I typically do not turn it off.

I've got an Anthem D2 processor that feeds a VTL 7.5 mkII in bypass mode which then feeds my VTL Siegfried's.

This was the only way I could make my system work which is mainly for 2-Channel listening.

I have to say that I don't have too many hours utilizing the tubes in this manner. We occasionally watch HDTivo or a Blu-Ray but not very often.

The sound being pumped through my Wilson Maxx 2's are killer with this setup. Quite happy with it and am not bothered about the tube hours.

Enjoy!

Ed

Same as Eddiesudz but with Lexicon MC12B/ARC Ref3/Ref210s. Most of my tube hours are burned for vinyl but I don't mind using it for movies and a little TV. Works great. BTW for video I don't worry about warm up, 15 min and good to go.
Terry

Heck i even listen to regular TV with my all tube SET system with Sophia 300B tubes. What me worry? ; 0
Guess i should since i ain't a richin but that's the way it goes in my home.
With movies it wouldn't even be a hesitation! Enjoy!

I guess I don't feel bad if all of the tubes are current production tubes.

When I have 4 NOS tubes in the preamp (Calypso) I feel really guilty.

oh well may be it's just me.

I used to disconnect the speaker cables and hook up SS receiver just when I'm watching movies.

but it just gets annoying....