6550 to KT88



I switched out my EH6550's to JJ KT88's yesterday in my Rogue M120's, quite a difference from the get go...much better bass, sound stage is wide/deeper and overall I like the way they reproduce the music better... so now I'm wondering if the KT90's will be any better? Anyone go from the 88's to the 90's and stay with the 90's? Thanks for your comments.
timson

Showing 1 response by trelja

I have both the JJ KT88 and Ei KT90 tubes in my home.

While I prefer both to the 6550 tube, it depends on what your priorities are as to whether you should again make the jump.

The KT90 will take you back in the sonic direction of the 6550. More deep bass, less punchy midbass, more neutral sound, and a bit more top end extension. The JJ KT88 have a seductively punch midbass and sweet sound overall.

I wouldn't be surprised that if you very much liked the improvement the JJ KT88 have provided, you will not be so in love with the KT90.