How often should I replace the valves on my Beard P100 amp.Its recently been out of action for a quick capacitor change and interested if and how often I should replace the valves. (PS the capacitor had to be changed due to the other fizzing on top by the contacts- should this alone jusitfy a replacement of valves?)
How old are they?
The output valves get worn faster than the input/driver ones. The two commercial valve amps I have are both running on their original valves - one is from the early sixties and the other is from '57...
So the valves do not generally get worn that fast 🙂
But the sound quality may improve if you replace the output valves. If they are not an expensive type, just buy a set and try.
Best regards,
Mikkel C. Simonsen
The output valves get worn faster than the input/driver ones. The two commercial valve amps I have are both running on their original valves - one is from the early sixties and the other is from '57...
So the valves do not generally get worn that fast 🙂
But the sound quality may improve if you replace the output valves. If they are not an expensive type, just buy a set and try.
Best regards,
Mikkel C. Simonsen
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