When I owned my sp11 ( for 4 years ) I put them on in the morning upon getting up. Shutting down at bedtime. No need to leave them on any longer.I got about 1-/2 -2 years before changing....
It's Time To Change ARC SP-11 Tubes When.....
I bought this preamp about 3-4 years ago with brand new tubes and have not used it a lot.
Lately, however, I have been leaving it on 24/7.
(Maybe I am imagining things, but I would say my system sounds dramatically smoother when I leave the amps on.)
In the 24/7 mode, how frequently would you recommend changing the preamp's tubes?
When these tubes begin to deteriorate, what are the clues?
More noise? Changes to soundstage? Less detail?
I have a new set waiting in the box from ARC. Sounds pretty good to me now, but wondering if it should be even better.
Thanks.
Lately, however, I have been leaving it on 24/7.
(Maybe I am imagining things, but I would say my system sounds dramatically smoother when I leave the amps on.)
In the 24/7 mode, how frequently would you recommend changing the preamp's tubes?
When these tubes begin to deteriorate, what are the clues?
More noise? Changes to soundstage? Less detail?
I have a new set waiting in the box from ARC. Sounds pretty good to me now, but wondering if it should be even better.
Thanks.
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