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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Showing 1 response by spatialking

Answer A:  Call the manufacturer and ask. 

Answer B:  If you can find a schematic, look at the tubes in a series stack or parallel stack and match those.   In general, you want the gain tubes to be as low noise as possible, so spend a few extra dollars and get super low noise tubes.   You won't need to match between amps, just match tubes within one amp.