Tube recomendations for a newbie


I have just purchased a Mingda Mei Xing tube intergrated amplifier. I live in Shanghai, China. I'm new to tubes and the amp is supplied with Chinese tubes. I'm wondering if swapping tubes on this amp will provide better sound quality? If so, any recommendations? I believe the tube configuration is: EL34 x4(JJ)、12AU7 x2、12AX7 x2. The system will play mostly jazz, classical, reggae. Speakers are Wharfedale evolution 2 bookshelf speakers. Thanks...
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Showing 1 response by sebrof

I believe tube rolling can make a big difference in the sound of the component. Whether or not rolling the originals out of the Migda will be better or not, only you can decide.
I've had great luck with sellers here on A-Gon, as well as Jim McShane (google, you'll find him). Jim will help you get the right tubes for your amp and your preferences.
Personally, I would recommend you begin with the 12AU and 12AX tubes. Cheaper, and my experience has been that they affect the sound more (certainly as much) as the output tubes.
Have fun!