Better sounding after 1 hour

I noticed that after 1 hour my Cayin A-50T tube integrated amplifier sounds more open and dynamic. Is this a particular characteristic of tube amps?

50jess05-07-2013 2:10pm

sunnyboy1956 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 424 posts 05-15-2013 at 12:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My gear sounds distinctly better after I have warmed up....usually it's a decent single malt if I am not broke OTW good ole rum is fine. I am told though I can't vouch for this that a wee drop of spirit in the tube sockets does wonders... NJoy
singleendedsingle Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 664 posts 05-19-2013 at 04:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My experience with SS amps, they benefit from a warm up. Approx 20 to 30 mins.
nonoise Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11,020 posts 05-19-2013 at 02:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a noticeable improvement after 1/2 an hour. Incremental after that, but it does continue to improve for another 1/2 an hour, and that is with my integrated. I leave my CDP on 24/7 as it's draw is negligible so I don't worry about waste and cost. All the best, Nonoise