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Tube Preamps Should Have This Feature

So it's late or you just want some casual listening for a short time. "Should I fire up my tube pre for 30 minutes?". My answer is "No". Why not let me flip a switch (or push in the volume control) to put my pre into "bypass" mode? Bypass would, effectively, convert your pre into a passive device, keeping the tubes dark.

This sounds useful to me.

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ghdprentice
6,966 posts
 

Life is too short. Flip on the tubes and enjoy your system.

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hilde45
4,974 posts
 

Your system is going to sound darn good 2 minutes after you turn it on. Try it. Play something favorite, involving I bet. Wait 30 minutes, play again. How much ’More’ involving?

This is my experience. This problem is a "non-problem." For me.

Now, my Pass XA 25 sounds better at least an hour and maybe 3 after warm up. Much better.

 

 

inna
7,296 posts
 

Well, maybe you need an inexpensive transistor preamplifier for that to complement you tube one. Just switch the cables, it's quick and easy.

 

inna
7,296 posts
 

Life is long enough to spectacularly screw it up.

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