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Post subject: tube pin discoloration
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:59 pm
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I recently received a new 5751 preamp tube with pins that appear to be heat-discolored from a well-known tube dealer. Is this ok?
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Post subject: Re: tube pin discoloration
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:27 pm
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My 5751 was the same way. I wouldn't sweat it. Plug it in and play. :D

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Post subject: Re: tube pin discoloration
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:21 pm
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bluesky636 wrote:
My 5751 was the same way. I wouldn't sweat it. Plug it in and play. :D


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Pin discoloration alone will not be an issue.

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Post subject: Re: tube pin discoloration
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:09 pm
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whew, good to know. Thanx guys.


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