Do we still need 6550 or KT88 tubes?


I would like to learn your opinion and experience with KT120 tubes.

Considering that KT120 match 6550 or KT88 based amp (is a direct replacement), how do you like the sound of KT120?
Do we still need 6550 or KT88 tubes?
Do we still need to pay for NOS power tubes?

BTW at the moment a KT150 tube is announced. Should be even better than KT120 and could be interesting upgrade for current KT120 owners.
milimetr

Showing 1 response by salectric

The KT-120 is my second favorite tube in my Emotive Vita amps. My very favorite is the Genalex KT-77. No reliability problems with either type.

I think Atmasphere was more than a little unfair in repeating gossip about the KT-120 having reliability problems. Sure, there will always be the occasional defective tube and the unfortunate owner may vent his frustration. That's understandable. But after several years I haven't heard of any problems with the KT-120. By now word would have gotten out if this were true.