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In Reply to: RE: A tube journey with lesson learned, Re; KT88 & KT150 posted by Mr_bill2 on January 19, 2024 at 09:37:25
I was told a few years ago by the owner/designer of very good tube amps that the KT88 tubes were significantly more linear that the newer KT type tubes. Linearity is king when it comes to fidelity.
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This is the case
and especially with the KT-90
it is a poster child for hysteresis!
incredibly noticeable....
Happy Listening
I think speakers have something to do with it as well as amp design.
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The advantages to the KT120 and KT150 are simple: they can dissipate more heat and have higher voltage ratings. Alan hits the nail on the head, the tube curves of the KT 120 and KT 150 ARE NOT as linear as the KT 88. IPSOSHITSO, they distort more.
Hi Gary. It's been decades but I recall some good fun at Murray Zeligman's.
Mike thought they were probably a good replacement on his V4? They were more expensive and did last longer but didn't sound as nice on my Kef reference 1 Meta, where as in my previous speakers, the Eminent Technology LFT8B, the pronounced base was a welcome addition for the ET speakers.Goes to show you, never knew till you time them at home on your own gear and at home.
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