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Noteagro t1_jcyxmgw wrote

Reply to comment by podaypodayson in BIFL home audio-the McIntosh MC275 by podaypodayson

Damn! That is really good, when I was looking at amps I kept seeing people talk about the tubes and other components need to be replaced after 5-10 years. Wonder if the high price point helps with better quality.

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podaypodayson OP t1_jcz6mfq wrote

From what I understand, amp design can have a pretty significant impact on tube life. The harder the tubes are driven, the more often they’ll need replacement, so the amp tubes (the large 4) will need to be replaced probably twice as often as the pre-stage (the smaller ones in front). Considering this only puts out 75 watts per channel, it’s a pretty conservative design.

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