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    Accidentally ran 2A3 tubes at 5V?

    I have a pair of EH 2A3 GG tubes for a Vinnie Rossi Lio. I used them for about 5 hours on 5V instead of 2.5V. What are the chances they are not damaged? Thanks

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    Re: Accidentally ran 2A3 tubes at 5V?

    Quote Originally Posted by Blues! View Post
    I have a pair of EH 2A3 GG tubes for a Vinnie Rossi Lio. I used them for about 5 hours on 5V instead of 2.5V. What are the chances they are not damaged? Thanks
    It’s possible you caused some degradation to cathode life, but the tubes should be fine to use.
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    Re: Accidentally ran 2A3 tubes at 5V?

    Quote Originally Posted by Blues! View Post
    I have a pair of EH 2A3 GG tubes for a Vinnie Rossi Lio. I used them for about 5 hours on 5V instead of 2.5V. What are the chances they are not damaged? Thanks
    Unless you have golden ears you will not hear a thing.

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    Re: Accidentally ran 2A3 tubes at 5V?

    But you wouldn't be using 2A3 tubes if you didn't have golden ears!

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    Re: Accidentally ran 2A3 tubes at 5V?

    Quote Originally Posted by astrotoy View Post
    But you wouldn't be using 2A3 tubes if you didn't have golden ears!

    Larry
    Ah! In that case, he already knows the answer! Accidentally ran 2A3 tubes at 5V?

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