Hey Guys,
So I recently (about 2 months ago) purchased a used 3-channel Dual Rectifier...and it's my first tube amp. I was extremely careful when I purchased the amp (made the store literally take everything apart to make sure it was in excellent condition). However, I just realized that two of the matched tubes aren't glowing when on. The head has two sets of matched Ruby 6L6's, and one set of Mesa 6L6's (which are the ones that don't glow).
My question is, is this normal for Mesa tubes to not glow as much as Ruby (or other brand) tubes? Or, is this a sign that I need new tubes? I haven't noticed any difference in sound, and none of the channels sound extremely different than the others.
Here are some pictures of the tubes.
Thanks!!
So I recently (about 2 months ago) purchased a used 3-channel Dual Rectifier...and it's my first tube amp. I was extremely careful when I purchased the amp (made the store literally take everything apart to make sure it was in excellent condition). However, I just realized that two of the matched tubes aren't glowing when on. The head has two sets of matched Ruby 6L6's, and one set of Mesa 6L6's (which are the ones that don't glow).
My question is, is this normal for Mesa tubes to not glow as much as Ruby (or other brand) tubes? Or, is this a sign that I need new tubes? I haven't noticed any difference in sound, and none of the channels sound extremely different than the others.
Here are some pictures of the tubes.
Thanks!!