Modern CRT in 1960s 23" set

[jr_tech]

Originally Posted by Electronic M

Having a spare set on hand is advisable when using tube sets as daily drivers....I generally run 2 at once so if one dies I can turn it off and finish the program on the other set.

I think that says it all about using vintage tube sets as daily drivers.... don't expect great reliability. If you desire reliability, substituting a solid state set guts or (gasp, dare I suggest a modern LCD set) is IMHO a better way to go.

jr