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Noise when turning on/off tube amp?

I have an integrated tube amp, Cary SLI 80. For the three years I have had it, there has never been any kind of hum or noise. Now there is a 1 second white noise type reaction 15 seconds after I turn it on, and again 15 seconds after I turn it off. Is this a sign that I need to replace tubes? If so, which set of tubes should I be looking at? Calling on all tube experts! Thanks in advance for your comments.
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snooker14 OP
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The noise comes from the speakers.
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WELL! Thanks for the answers, but all of them seem irrelevant to me. How do you turn the amp or the pre-amp on at a different time in an integrated amp? Am I missing something here, or is it you guys? I am sure you guys have answered a very important question for somebody, but I have a different question. Ino sarcasm meant here, but I really do appreciate your trying. You guys were nice enough to respond. Thanks!
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snooker14 OP
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WELL! Thanks for the answers, but all of them seem irrelevant to me. How do you turn the amp or the pre-amp on at a different time in an integrated amp? Am I missing something here, or is it you guys? I am sure you guys have answered a very important question for somebody, but I have a different question. No sarcasm meant here, but I really do appreciate your trying. You guys were nice enough to respond. Thanks!
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Thanks again for the responses. The tube life is probably near the end as suggested. Funny enough, the noise I referred to has stopped completely, no explanation. I do have oil caps, and will look at different tubes. Thanks again....
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