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Guys as most of you already now I've been involved in audio for over 50 years, but I don't have the slightest clue on the technical aspect of audio. I was recently perusing the internet and came across as statement about a tube that I just don't understand! So I'm hoping one of the more technically astute amongst you will explain this in a way I can understand, ok?
Here goes. The site stated that the Bendix 6106 CANNOT sub for a 5Y3GT in many power supplies due to it's VERY slow filament/cathode warm-up time of 30-45 seconds. So contact your equipment manufacturer before subbing a 6106 for a 5Y3GT.
My question is why would the very slow filament/cathode warm-up time of 30-45 seconds hurt or in any other way affect the power supply provided that you didn't attempt to use the amp, preamp or whatever before 30 to 45 seconds passed? Is it probable that you'll damage your audio component using this tube in your power supply? Would you chance it? TIA for you time and answers...
Thetubeguy1954 (Tom)
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Topic - Bendix 6106 vs 5Y3GT - thetubeguy1954 18:46:11 01/12/17 (7)
- Thanks DAK & Steve O - thetubeguy1954 14:29:03 01/17/17 (0)
- RE: Bendix 6106 vs 5Y3GT - DAK 23:20:11 01/13/17 (1)
- RE: Bendix 6106 vs 5Y3GT - Steve O 07:43:14 01/14/17 (0)
- Thanks To All Who Responded - thetubeguy1954 11:12:25 01/13/17 (0)
- RE: Bendix 6106 vs 5Y3GT - sony6060 19:38:05 01/12/17 (2)
- RE: Bendix 6106 vs 5Y3GT - FenderLover 22:21:25 01/12/17 (1)
- RE: Bendix 6106 vs 5Y3GT - Frihed89 00:41:58 01/13/17 (0)