It is possible that the tube gear in question could be tough on tubes. I've seen companies, like Audible Illusions, recommend NOT to use NOS tubes because their design is tough for older tubes. They don't like folks spending hundreds of dollars and having tubes die within a couple of months. Many new tubes may sound a tad grainier, but are built more ruggedly. So it's possible that the tube designer is just trying to warn folks the their designs may be more treacherous on tubes.
Manufacturers' warning not to change tubes
I want to discuss what I believe is a very important matter.
Some tube amplifier manufacturers (e.g., Italian ones) strongly discourage customers from changing tubes in their amplifiers implying that their products are best optimized for the stock tubes.
I believe that "tube rolling" is a great fun and the benefit of owning/using a tube amplifier.
When the manufacturer discourages its customers from "tube rolling", this demonstrates the weakness rather than an advantage of its products.
It especially goes for automaticlly biased amplifiers.
I will appreciate azny comments
Some tube amplifier manufacturers (e.g., Italian ones) strongly discourage customers from changing tubes in their amplifiers implying that their products are best optimized for the stock tubes.
I believe that "tube rolling" is a great fun and the benefit of owning/using a tube amplifier.
When the manufacturer discourages its customers from "tube rolling", this demonstrates the weakness rather than an advantage of its products.
It especially goes for automaticlly biased amplifiers.
I will appreciate azny comments
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