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How should I install the new tubes in my stereo amplifier?

Hi Audiogoner,
It is time to change the tubes in my Shindo El84 amplifier, and I am ordering a new set of tubes which included the two matched pairs of Mullard EL84.
My question is: Should I install one matched set on each channel or split the matched set to half and install to each channel to keep the amp balance?
Thank you
dangcaonguyen

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atmasphere
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Newbee is correct. A matched pair should be placed together. This insures that the amp has the lowest distortion and makes the most power.

If they were to get mixed up, you would be far more likely to experience a channel imbalance! Keep your matched pairs together.
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