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My power amp keeps burning up the power tubes.  I get maybe 4 months out of them  . I have use three different type of tubes that are recommended for the amp. Can anyone help, why this is happening, are all of the power tubes bad?
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jond
5,845 posts
 
You should check your line voltage if its running high that could take out tubes sooner. If you change your lightbulbs frequently that's a good indicator.
aewarren
657 posts
 
Turn it off when you're not listening to it.
bigkidz
3,387 posts
 
you can measure the voltage to the tube  sounds like a bias issue 
gs5556
1,235 posts
 
Heater voltage too high.
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curiousjim
4,748 posts
 
Do you turn the amp off when you’re not listening?  Power tubes should last at least  1000-2000 hours depending on type and usage . 

All the best.

JD
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