Tube preamp, Leave On Always or ON/OFF?

Should I leave my TUBE preamp ON always or only turn it on when I am using it? Thanks

speedracerucr08-19-2004 8:14pm

metralla Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 945 posts 08-21-2004 at 02:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the VK-50SE does not allow you to put it in stand-by from a remote. It can only be done by pushing the power button I hear you. Annoying, isn't it? At least it can be woken up from stand-by using the remote. Regards,
ryder Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,690 posts 08-21-2004 at 02:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Raquel, that is interesting. You never replaced the tubes in your 3 preamps in 14 years despite leaving them on 24/7? I'm going your route, and don't worry if I didn't get the same results. I'll just have to get those tubes replaced if their life span come to an end.
tbg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,263 posts 08-22-2004 at 12:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Long ago I had a Marantz 7 in which I had not replaced the tubes for over 5 years. When I did, I was shocked at the improvement. Tubes are deteriorating all the time.