Now I get what retubing is about...

[StevenSurprenant]

going to do tube rolling with my audio space 3.1 KT88 just bought quad Eat KT88s
Mullard 6SN7 x 2 / 4 ECC82 cost more than the amp but I believe original tubes have about 500 hours on them

Nice looking amp! Audio Space Reference 3.1 Integrated Tube Amplifier Review | Dagogo | A Unique Audiophile Experience

As I'm new to tubes, I have a hard time believing all tubes go out after 500 hours, at least I'm hoping that is not always true. I bought a tube radio in 1964 and finally threw it in the trash in 1988. It still worked fine, but it was AM only.

I've heard that if you drive tubes hard they will go out quickly, so I'm hoping the converse is also true.

I drive my EL34 tubes at about 5 or 10 watts, never higher. They are 40 watts, so I'm hoping that makes a difference towards longevity. I really don't know!

It would be nice if to hear about other peoples experiences on this.

[slacker]

wont be retubing for quite some time Im sure audio space tubes are fine when I auditioned it the sound was so sweet especially with female vocals and jazz
Just do not want to get caught without new set of tubes when they go
Im new to tube amplification also running Parasound A21/JC2 amp pre amp
combo in ss form.Best of both words I believe both amps are beasts over
60 pounds each A21/JC2 combo for rock ... Audio space 3.1 KT88 for jazz
and classical