I own a VTL S-400 Reference amp. I went back and forth with Gold Lion KT-88s and Penta KT-88sc. The Pentas clearly are better. The GL were thinner and the highs were too bright. The sound in general was to thin and not enjoyable. I put the Pentas back in and I was happy again. Curious about the EHs
KT-88's better than EH ...
Without spending a small fortune.
I really have to say that with running all EH tubes in my Cary CAD 50MkII Monoblocks...the sound is so absolutely palpable and REAL through my Ushers. Not a trace of bothersome and fatiguing sibilance with the system tweeked from the listening seat.The bass very very good too. The EH seem to have excellent tonality, body, resolution, and great dynamics as well.
Im wondering if those who may have found a better sounding KT-88 than the EH without killing the bank account would comment on there move.
I know that I may have a nice synergistic match, and may be hard pressed to better the sonics ultimately, and I can easily live with that of course.....and have tried several NOS input 6SN7's and KT-88's....BUT..always seem to prefer the EH combo. Quite a tube!..
Would the new reissue Tung Sol KT-88 better the EH??..I hear the orig. TungSol is superb..but Im not willing to pay the frieght..and certainly the Orig. British Genelex are out.
Any info from those who have bettered the EH...please comment.
Many thanks/...Ken
I really have to say that with running all EH tubes in my Cary CAD 50MkII Monoblocks...the sound is so absolutely palpable and REAL through my Ushers. Not a trace of bothersome and fatiguing sibilance with the system tweeked from the listening seat.The bass very very good too. The EH seem to have excellent tonality, body, resolution, and great dynamics as well.
Im wondering if those who may have found a better sounding KT-88 than the EH without killing the bank account would comment on there move.
I know that I may have a nice synergistic match, and may be hard pressed to better the sonics ultimately, and I can easily live with that of course.....and have tried several NOS input 6SN7's and KT-88's....BUT..always seem to prefer the EH combo. Quite a tube!..
Would the new reissue Tung Sol KT-88 better the EH??..I hear the orig. TungSol is superb..but Im not willing to pay the frieght..and certainly the Orig. British Genelex are out.
Any info from those who have bettered the EH...please comment.
Many thanks/...Ken