Do tubes run any hotter at high volumes?

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I know SS amps run way hotter when played loudly. Always wondered if the same applied to tube amplifiers. I guess I could answer my own question if I had a laser temperature gun. Maybe an excuse to rock out and then dig out yours?

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Topic - Do tubes run any hotter at high volumes? - jaydacus 18:08:29 04/27/17 (2)

RE: Do tubes run any hotter at high volumes? - Audio Pete 13:23:31 05/25/17 (0)

Class A actually can run cooler at full output - Chip647 20:45:14 04/27/17 (0)

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