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From: chu@ims.alaska.edu (Chirk Chu)
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Subject: Re: Tubes or Transistors: The Matching Game
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Date: 26 Dec 90 13:54:37 GMT
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Oh, sometimes I wished I have my ADCOM 555 back!

Power here in Fairbanks, Alaska is not the best in the world. The other day
the power went down just for a fraction of a second. The resulting power
surge promptly killed a driver tube (6201) and a output tube (EL34) in one
of my VTL 225W monoblock. The VTLs were plugged into the wall as recommended
by the seller. In fact a line conditioner was not recommended because it
would limit power as the monoblocks demanded alot.

Anyone has a suggestion for this problem other than spending $2K on a pair
of Tice Power Blocks?

Transistors are more reliable. Do not get tube amps unless one is willing
to give plenty of TLC to your amps. Tubes also need replacement every
1-3 years and they are not cheap.

On a unrelated subject, I've been told that MC cartridge sound best at
70+ degrees. What is the reason? It is hard to keep the interior temperature
of a house at this level when it is 40 below outside.