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RE: Does Longevity Mean More than Sound Quality

Ideally you want both and it is possible with good design. David berning conservatively rates his output tubes for 10,000 hours and his amps are highly respected. I know from a friend that the prototype of his 1st amp, the Audionics BA150, triode output again conservatively rated at 150 watts with 2 output tubes, was turned on in 1972 and turned off in 1977 with no noticeable wear on the tubes.


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