Tube amp warm up

Just bought the wonderful sounding TAD-60. Is there a warm up period for tube amps after turn on?

Eagleman

eagleman672211-20-2005 4:27am

uru975 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 684 posts 11-20-2005 at 07:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In general yes, about 15 minutes to half an hour usually, should give an idea in the owner's manual or just ask the company.
glassic Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 11-21-2005 at 01:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mine takes an entire CD to warm up. After that I am good to go. I think the larger the iron[trannie] the longer it takes. Paul
onemug Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 784 posts 11-21-2005 at 12:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How does it sound to you after 5,10,30, or 60 minutes?
tfkaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 591 posts 11-21-2005 at 12:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I always wait at least 15 minutes.
maxxc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 177 posts 11-21-2005 at 08:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I really haven't found any difference to reach optimum sound with SS or tube. 45-60 minutes generally. I've found tube amps easier to listen to though, as they do warm up to optimum performance. BW MaxxC