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I'm a tube novice. I bought my first tubed component, the SP9 Mk III used, and it performed well for well over a year. The seller said the tubes might last about that length of time. At some point, it stopped working while it was in operation and a tiny puff of smoke rose from the vent. I don't know what happens when a tube fails. I haven't opened the unit, but I'm wondering first, if that's normal and second, if I could tell by inspecting it if it is a matter of replacing the tubes. I'm not really in the financial position to send it off to ARC at the moment. Is is safe to order replacement tubes and try it? If so where and what brand do you recommend?
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