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Old 04-01-2023, 12:05 PM
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Im considering an ET5 or ART 2 Series 2 purchase. Is the tube issue something that should make me lean towards the ART2?? How long do the tubes last.
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Old 04-01-2023, 05:26 PM
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Im considering an ET5 or ART 2 Series 2 purchase. Is the tube issue something that should make me lean towards the ART2?? How long do the tubes last.
I've found they last about 10 years, using the system 2-3 hours a day for say, 4-5 days a week.
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holy crap thats a long time. I only listen 3 times a week
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holy crap thats a long time. I only listen 3 times a week
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The ET5 unfortunately eats tubes rather quickly. I haven't had one last more than a couple hundred hours. This includes tubes from CJ - the EH6922 and the Philips EC88. I believe they also offer Gold Lions which I have not tried.

I have also tried 2 NOS Siemens EC88's without much better results. It is a great sounding preamp but can be frustratingly noisy when the tubes begin to crap out. As a result I have had it in and out of my system and even keep the top cover unscrewed for easy access to swap in new tubes.

This has happened to other owners and I believe it has been documented in this and other threads.
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The ET5 unfortunately eats tubes rather quickly. I haven't had one last more than a couple hundred hours. This includes tubes from CJ - the EH6922 and the Philips EC88. I believe they also offer Gold Lions which I have not tried.

I have also tried 2 NOS Siemens EC88's without much better results. It is a great sounding preamp but can be frustratingly noisy when the tubes begin to crap out. As a result I have had it in and out of my system and even keep the top cover unscrewed for easy access to swap in new tubes.

This has happened to other owners and I believe it has been documented in this and other threads.
So I was thinking just getting a stash of Gold Lions after I purchase it and have them on hand to change out when they become noisy
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That’s basically what I do with the Philips ec88. Think I will try the GL at some point. Happy listening.
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