Tube kit for Nagra PL-L?


Nagra recommends that users purchase a "tube kit" from them as tube replacement. This at a price of a couple hundreds of $. What is so special about these tubes? Aren't these Sovtek tubes that are easily available off the shelves?

Any one made any comparison with these tubes?
shsohis

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How do you know if your tubes need to be changed? How many hours?I looked inside my PL-L because is thought there was a usage gauge but I did not see one. I just googled and I do not think that this was in my model but apparently was in older models.

It could be my imagination but I do think the sound is degrading. Not as liquid and maybe a little harsh at times. I do not have a lot of experience with tubes so curious of thoughts.