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kt-120 or kt-88?

Hay every one I am seeing more and more people go with kt-120 power tubes with there tube amps.

Whats the difference between the kt-120 output tubes vs the kt-88's?
Is it true that the kt-120 gives more power for your speakers too run?

I have a tube class A Triode power amp and can run the kt-120s but are they that better then the regular kt-120.

Whats your experience and thoughts of this tubes?
jakecanada

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wolf_garcia
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So there IS a power increase? Can I check that with my Radio Shack meter? Seriously...I have wondered if I could do that...I'd like to be able to say my amp is more powerful, but with proof!
wolf_garcia
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It's not so much a power increase when swapping to 120s as a tonal difference...it's my understanding the 120s aren't taxed as much since they CAN handle more power than 88s, but there's no miracle power boost even though it might seem like there is. They often sound "larger." I like the sound of 120s in my amp, and they've lasted a long time (well over 3000 hours) with no audible signs of age.
wolf_garcia
6,751 posts
 
Hifigeek1...I'm bringing my Jolida over RIGHT NOW.
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