Better sounding after 1 hour

I noticed that after 1 hour my Cayin A-50T tube integrated amplifier sounds more open and dynamic. Is this a particular characteristic of tube amps?

50jess05-07-2013 2:10pm

elizabeth Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,726 posts 05-07-2013 at 09:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A LOT of eletronics sound better after being on for a time. that can be a hour or several hours. I leave my stuff on 24/7 as it sounds better after 24 hours on.. So not it is not a particular characteristic of tube amps. It IS a characteristic of plenty of audio electronics.
jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,400 posts 05-07-2013 at 10:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would agree with Elizabeth but also slightly disagree I think this effect is more noticeable with tubes after about 30-60 mins. At least it has been and continues to be with my gear and gear I have owned previously.
audiolui Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 280 posts 05-07-2013 at 11:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I wouldn't leave tube gears on 24/7. This will shorten their life. Solid state, especially preamp, can be left on 24/7. Yes, most audio equipment sounds better after some warm up.