Hi Sutts- I haven't tried the KR845's, but the US NOS 845s were a huge improvement over the stock Sino tube. Yes, they are expensive. However, considering their longevity and the level of sonic improvement, I believe they are a worthwhile investment. Enjoy.
Are the better $$$ 845 tubes worth it sonically??
I have the ASL 1009 monoblocks (a pair of 845's per amp), and have the stock Chinese 845 tubes. Has anyone compared their 845-based amps with ANY other type of 845 tubes?
I am most interested in hearing about the KR 845's, as they are current production, and available from Czech at $430/matched pair . The older GE-type NOS 845's seem way to expensive.
I guess the main question though is WHAT differences sonically did you notice upon using a 'better' 845 tube, and was it worth it??
I am most interested in hearing about the KR 845's, as they are current production, and available from Czech at $430/matched pair . The older GE-type NOS 845's seem way to expensive.
I guess the main question though is WHAT differences sonically did you notice upon using a 'better' 845 tube, and was it worth it??