How Long Should a First Watt SIT3 Last ?

I got my Quicksilvers back today, listening to Diet ILg presently old friend.

Jeff  said the problem was that the old style way to bias the tubes in these with the LEDs had failed. He added some multimeter plugs to set the bias. All sounding great and for those using PSAudio, I went back to Windom today.

All told, the bill came to barely $200.

Happy Camper.

Thanks all,

TD

@mrdecibel Looking back concerning baffling the horns in the Heresy IV, yes I did in fact try that but was not happy. The harshness all went away I believe in the 7th week of constant on.

I did stuff the port holes with acoustic foam. with the ports open the cabinets were singing and it was not appreciated. Foam still in.

Thanks for everything

TD

Good to hear! Have a happy 4th:-)

LOL. Windom stuck on my PSAudio DAC. I need to get what PSAudio calls a firmware rescue.

If only we could leave things alone, right?

TD

The J2 actually yields an even broader soundstage than my 300b monos and during the summer heat in CA, it is a welcome change with no lacuna in its performance.  It is remarkable amp like all Pass Labs gear and sure to be long lived. 

I have the J2 and hope to use it for the first time when my new Joseph Crowe speakers arrive. From what I've read it gets even hotter than my First Watt F4 amp. Presumably, it puts out less heat than your 300B monos, yes?