KT88 Tubes

nikolas812
nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
edited March 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
I did a search and only found three threads. None of which contained what I was looking for..

So.....


Can you guys tell me what KT88 tubes you have tried and the nature of the tube?

I have a pair of Winged C's right now and I'm not sure there what I am looking for. Excellent midrange and highs aren't too bad. But there's no bottom to them at all. Might be my setup or amp. But would still like to roll some other tubes to find out. I have heard others talk of the KT88 winged C's not having any bottom or top end.. So I am wondering if its my tubes. I plan to roll more tubes regardless. I would just like to get a better feel for a tube before I buy it.

Any information will be appreciated.



Nick
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited March 2009
    Bob Carver's new tube amps and they sounded absolutely stellar. Overall a well balanced tube IMO. I also heard them on Jolida mono blocks and was equally impressed. I will hear more later this year on two different amps [not mentioned yet] but that won't be until around summertime. The sound stage and the way the speakers were "lost" in the room were the best attribute of these tubes beyond the overall sound.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited March 2009
    What?



    Are you talking about Bob Carvers tube amps? Or does Bob Carver make tubes?


    I'm only interested in KT88 tubes. I already have a sweet little SET KT88 amp.

    I'm basically looking for reviews on KT88 tubes from forum members.



    Nick
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited March 2009
    Oh, sorry. Allow me to clarify. Bob's amps and the Jolida mono's I heard both had KT-88 tubes in them. He doesn't make tubes but I do know he has many of the KT-88's on hand. I believe that's what he put in the famed Silver Six, Seven and Nine series amplifiers.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited March 2009
    Tungsols or Shuguangs sound best, IMO. I use Tungsols in my monos.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • Hobbyguy
    Hobbyguy Posts: 317
    edited March 2009
    I have Mullard XF-2's in my Dynaco and the bottom end is more than ample
    . I'm not sure but I think these can be replaced for KT-88.
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