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Please help-damaged signal tube

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gsb

I have bat audio vk60se monoblock tube amps. 120 watts per amp. Each amp takes 4 big driver tubes and 6 of the 6sn7 signal tubes. One of the signal tubes is damaged. Can I still safely run the amp? The amp still turns on and operates. What effect does this have and can I still operate the amp pending arrival of replacement tube. Thank you. Gsb

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how do - unclestu 13:11:33 12/05/14 (0)
you know its damaged n what is the damage?
If the tube is not in the signal path - jedrider 10:55:29 12/05/14 (1)
Then it may be OK to leave the tube out of the circuit.

With such an expensive amplifier, I suggest you rush order some new tubes right away.
- If a tube is designed in the circuit, .... - ABliss 11:55:24 12/05/14 (0)
  how can he just leave it out ?, does this amp have extra 6SN7s just sitting there for the looks?
RE: Please help-damaged signal tube - 6bq5 09:55:24 12/05/14 (0)
It is good practice to maintain a spare set of tubes if one has a tube based product in their main rig-
I would not run the unit w/o all tubes installed.

Happy Listening
RE: Please help-damaged signal tube - Palustris 07:31:38 12/05/14 (2)
Would you drive your car with only three tires?
- RE: Please help-damaged signal tube - middleground 07:54:44 12/05/14 (1)
  Depends where I was going...
  - Depends where I was going... - Awe-d-o-file 10:28:35 12/05/14 (0)
    give us a good three tire scenario. Did you ever watch Bush Mechanics?
    
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