don sach's custom kt88 tube amp


I was wondering if anyone has heard or actually owns one of these amps. I would like to hear your impression.thanks.
scarbpaul12

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I can tell you that Don Sach's equipment is like nothing I have ever heard and is hard to believe that you get this level of sound/build quality at the asking price. I've owned lots of tube equipment, and this is the best I've heard regardless of price. I own Don's combo, DS-2 Tube Pre and his Kootenay 120 KT88 Amp, Walnut wood and love it...

Remember, this is customized equipment and Don has a waiting list that could take up to 3+ months since he builds them one at time...

https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=138092.0


Wig

I listen primarily to solo acoustic instrument to include Cello, Violin, Guitar, Classical and occasionally Jazz and I have never heard better bass in my system than with the Kootenay 120. The Vitus RI-100 didn't produce bass like this and it was over 350+ watts compared to a 65 Watts Tube Amp with independent and fully regulated power supplies for each channel.

Wig 
Don Sach's DS2 Tube Pre and Kootenay 120 KT88 Tube Amp is quite amazing and I am enjoying my nightly listening sessions :)

Wig
@ whitestix

It was your initial impressions on Don Sach's DS2 on Audio Circle that peaked my interest and decided to jump in with both feet and what a discovery...

Wig

Guys,

I received my modified DS2 last week with Don’s latest Polish made Deulund copy oil caps and 6BY5 rectifier and it sounds amazing! I am hearing more transparency, better sound staging and imaging, more depth, lower floor noise, more air/ambiance. Bass is tighter, midrange is purer/more organic but you are going to be knocked over by its ”HOLOGRAPHIC” presentation; sounds emanating beyond the boundaries of my loudspeakers…

It is astonishing how you are immersed into the music with Don’s DS2 Tube Pre; his original DS2 is Amazing but the updated version is “UNBELIEVABLE”! For those of you who are in the market for a new pre-amp, I highly recommend that you put this pre on your short list. If you already own one of Don’s creations, get this updated version done ASAP!

I am not aware of any mods that can radically change the sound of a system for a very small investment. Act now and get your units in or orders placed soon… 

Wig :)

@ waltersalas

You are in for a treat and the combination of the DS2 and the Kootenay 120 is quite amazing! It's going to sound pretty good on install but will make dramatic changes over 75 hours of use.

Congrats and let us know your impressions when things settle in.

Wig
After reading the Shuguang WE Plus description, I just had to try them and what do you know; a treasure find.

Let me know if you have any questions on tubes selection or placement, you can tailor the sound to your liking.

Wig
@ waltersalas

Congrats on an outstanding Combo and they will continue to improve...

@ cal3713

No comparison, the WE 6SN7 are so much better across the board but recommend you try your WE and VT 231 in both pre-amp position because it will yield a different sound.

Wig