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Old 06-15-2022, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Airedale View Post
Would that be a beneficial modification to my non solid state, all tube, sets? I've a 1952 Crosley and a 1964 zenith that I'd like to protect for the future.

I turn them on about once a month, watch an hour or two of tv and then unplug them.
It can't hurt. Though you probably run them enough that the lytics shouldn't need reforming which is probably the main benefit of a soft start. It might prolong the life of the power switch and a handful of other parts a little.
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