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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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curiousjim
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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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audioguy85
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The simple answer is buy a solid state amp and use a tubed preamp. Jmo
hshifi
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Hello,
I hate that I have to ask. Do you leave your amp on all the time? That recommendation is for Solid State only. Tube amps are turned at about 15 minutes to 30 minutes before use or pushing the amp. Basically warm up time. Please do not leave your amp on all the time. If it is not that then send back to manufacturer. 
ebm
9,311 posts
 
What is the mystery amp dude??
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mcallij1 OP
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Amp is only on when listening to it
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