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Originally Posted by davidoff
JJ, from what I reckon so far, D'yquem seems more suitable for my tastes.
However I have read of technical issues which you have raised about tube failures. Also, does the fact that it's parallel single ended require frequent biasing of the double tubes for optimal performance? A few parallel single ended designs I come across auto bias, but seems shindo is manual bias.
Sonics aside, should I be concerned about reliability of the D'yquem due to the parallel single ended design?
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I personally have had bad luck with a few tubes. I can't say if it is due to the design of the amp or not. I am certainly not knowledgeable enough to say one way or the other.
I have been assured by the importer and my dealer my problems were simply tube related. Since replacing the bad tube I have had no problems at all.
As to frequent biasing I don't think the D'Yquem's require any more maintenance than any other SET amp. I think you will be very, very happy with these amp's in you system. With the right speakers they are wonderful.