KT88 Tubes


I am new to tube amps having acquired a Harmon Kardon Citation II about a year ago. A little while ago I started experiencing one of the channels dropping out and an occasional loud pop. Today I noticed one of the KT88 tubes glowing purple where the rest glow orange so I have assumed that the tube has gone bad. As I bought this amp used, I have no idea of the age of the tubes. So I have a couple of questions. First, should I replace just the two tubes on the bad channel with a matched pair, or should I replace all 4 tubes with all 4 being matched. Second, any recommendations for good quality KT88 tubes? Any other thoughts or ideas would be appreciated. 

russbargmann

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All, Thank you for the responses. I have found someone recommended by Jim McShane to completely go over the amp and preamp (Citation I). They will come back good as new (or better).

Everyone, thank you for all the helpful suggestions. Over the net several days I will be trying them out.