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Re: Thanks Chris! One more question if I may.

I am not Chris.
I will not tell what to do. However leaving an expensive tube like a 300b burning 24/7 is going to use it up. Balance that against the excessive wear and tear of turning your amp on and off several times a day. If that would be your pattern otherwise.
You first question I can answer from seeing others who have had amps destroyed by an output tube going down. But only certain amps. Many will tell you that at least the final resistor will get fried. I have had tubes go down with no damage at all. Once again its all circuit dependent.
P.S. I collect SN7s, I saw a very nice looking NOS pair for $32. If you really want the best NOS NIB Sylvania GTBs go to these very classifieds. A guy named Len (an inmate) has NOS NIB for $45. It's worth it. His stuff is the best.
He doesn't give me a penny for saying that. It is just my experience buying from him. No affiliation other than liking the man's approach to business, a pleasure to work with and friendly rapid communications.


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