Well I'm about to show my ignorance so bear with me for a few questions.
#1 Ameritron advertised their 811 tubes as fully neutralized and ready to rock. Many other manufacturers never mention this. Do the tubes have to be neutralized for my 811H?
#2 I've read that using 572b instead of 811 tubes is preferred in an 811h. They won't give more power, but are more robust. But I've also read that using 572b puts more strain on the rest of the amp. Is this true?
#3 My SB-200 has the original 572b RCA tubes that are fine, but I want a spare set on the shelf. I've never read anything about them being neutralized, but should they be?
#4 If I had tubes that were neutralized and put them in an amp that didn't require it, are bad things going to happen?
I don't work on amps and have no desire to know all the intricacies. I just buy them and use them. I'll pay someone else to handle the rest.
#1 Ameritron advertised their 811 tubes as fully neutralized and ready to rock. Many other manufacturers never mention this. Do the tubes have to be neutralized for my 811H?
#2 I've read that using 572b instead of 811 tubes is preferred in an 811h. They won't give more power, but are more robust. But I've also read that using 572b puts more strain on the rest of the amp. Is this true?
#3 My SB-200 has the original 572b RCA tubes that are fine, but I want a spare set on the shelf. I've never read anything about them being neutralized, but should they be?
#4 If I had tubes that were neutralized and put them in an amp that didn't require it, are bad things going to happen?
I don't work on amps and have no desire to know all the intricacies. I just buy them and use them. I'll pay someone else to handle the rest.