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| I am replacing Tubes on a 1960 RCA stereo, the unit has a total of 14 tubes for the power supply and amplifier. As I test the individual tubes with a tube tester, I am finding the variations one would expect after 45+ years. I have tubes that have tested "GOOD" at 65% and others at 85%. Also, only 2 that tested "BAD" at 25%-35% So, one would simply conclude that any test results showing in the tester Green Scale as "GOOD" is acceptable. But we all know any tube less than 100% is showing signs of age and possible performance. I/m looking for feedback from the experts, what level should be the lower threshold of acceptability. Should tubes below 65% be replaced and those above installed ? I want to have some level of confidence after replacing all the capicators and bad/questionable Tubes this unit should work correctly as expected. So, what is "GOOD" enough ? |
| Testing Vacuum Tubes - What level of "GOOD" is good enough. | |
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