Some Basics:
Every tube used in audio equipment—especially tube amplifiers—has to be set, or biased to the operating point where it can best perform what it’s called to do. Deviations from this operating point generally result in increased distortion and compromised performance. The voltage required to set the tube to this operating point is called "bias" or "bias voltage.” The resulting current through the tube is called "standing current" or sometimes "bias current".





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