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MC901 monoblock tube matching Q

I'm new to tubes... I have 2x MC901 monoblock amps. Each amp requires 8x KT88, 4x 12AT7, and 2x 12AX7A tubes. Do I need to match all these tubes? And do I need to match tubes for both amps together (i.e. 16x KT88 matched, 8x 12AT7 matched, and 4x 12AX7A matched)?

Thanks for your help.

 

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stereo5
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Why are you looking for tubes on your new 35K monoblocks?  They certainly are not worn out yet, in fact they should last at least 10 years as the power tubes are not run hard at all. Same for the signal tubes.

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I’m very jealous!

fundsgon
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Holy smokes! Those should be able to crack the foundation!

Are you willing to describe the rest of your system to us who have naught to listen to but an AM transistor radio? What speakers? Preamp?

gregdude
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Now ain't the best time to purchase tubes. 

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