Buying Tubes Again; Maddening

Just today I had to make the decission whether to buy the longer lasting tube or the better sounding tube. I chose the better sounding tube.

Now what do you call long and short lasting tubes? Just curious.
As for complaining, audiophiles and people in general always find something to complain about.

Tube life is the design of the circuits.
Some products are known tube eaters.. period.
Others, tubes last for many years.
ditto.
So if your tubes suck for short life, blame the circuit designer.

Every since I went to NOS tubes, I haven't had that problem. There is a thread here someplace that confirms that.

Changing tubes frequently to avoid costly breakdowns and also the cost of tubes was the reason I bid tube gear a found farewell after many years . With the type of solid state gear thats available the last five years or so , plus careful selection I lost nothing in sound quality .