Which tubes to roll


I just picked up a Cary CAD 120S. I wasn't planning on rolling tubes so soon but one output tube was missing so I've started looking into it.

Right now it has KT88EHs as the power output tubes. I was thinking about trying some different ones, say, the SEDs but I was wondering - which tube have more of an effect on the output: the the input 6NS7s or the KT88s?

I noticed on Ebay they have a matched octet of winged-c SEDs for $400 that are supposed to be the original Svetlanas.
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Showing 2 responses by tpsonic

If looking for the "power and bass" of the kt-88 with the midrange of the el-34.Try the Gold Lion re-issue.
If replacing the KT-88s,I would suggest the Gold Lion or Shuguang KT88-98.I have never cared for russian tubes.
You might consult Vintage Tube Services/Andy Bauman on the input tubes-very knowledgeable.