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stupid tube question of the day

Hi all.

Do tubes get consumed at the same rate when the system is on but not playing music, or does playing music cause faster consumption of the tube.

My guess is that for tube amps, definitely faster when playing music. But what about CD players with tubes in them or preamps?

Thanks.

--dan
dgaylin
dgaylin OP
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Great responses, and all very helpful!

Much appreciated.

Thanks all,

--dan
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swampwalker
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One comment on ARCs recommended replacement intervals. My cynical side says that it's likely that there is also an element of profit maximization as well as client satisfaction. ARC-sourced tubes sell at a premium and I imagine that they also do a pretty good business re-biasing some of their power amps. If you run a search, you will find that the tube replacement/re-biasing process on some of their amps is pretty complex and not for the faint of heart. Just sayin'; not trying to pick a fight.
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sebrof
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"05-11-11: Swampwalker
One comment on ARCs recommended replacement intervals. My cynical side says that it's likely that there is also an element of profit maximization as well as client satisfaction."

Agreed. When I read Elizabeth's post I thought it should have read "Three things", this being the 3rd.
File this revenue stream under 'consumables.'
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