RE: The greater amount of power is consumed when the amps are full on

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In Reply to: RE: The greater amount of power is consumed when the amps are full on posted by pictureguy on August 18, 2023 at 22:38:03:

I have not measured the watt draw at Standby, vs On.
I can testify that Ralph's advice to gently break in tubes by placing them for 72 hours on Standby only, is correct. My RCA NOS output and other NOS drivers have performed almost without flaws for several years.

It doesn't look like a s-state. It doesn't behave like one. I just have to clean up my act. Maybe use a timer, to remind me: the amps are on standby, time to enjoy some music!

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Topic - MA-1 standby and tube life - Ogh 05:01:55 08/18/23 (5)

RE: The greater amount of power is consumed when the amps are full on - Ralph 10:04:33 08/18/23 (4)

RE: The greater amount of power is consumed when the amps are full on - Ogh 21:50:30 08/18/23 (3)

RE: The greater amount of power is consumed when the amps are full on - pictureguy 22:38:03 08/18/23 (2)

Other than drawing power, I don't think this would win you anything - Ralph 10:23:26 08/25/23 (0)

RE: The greater amount of power is consumed when the amps are full on - Ogh 23:14:57 08/18/23 (0)

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RE: The greater amount of power is consumed when the amps are full on - Ogh 23:14:57 08/18/23 (0)

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