I have the McIntosh MC2000 running 8 KT88s. The sound of this gear is just fantastic. One of the 8 tubes "blew" a while ago which resulted in a hard distortion of the channel in question. Unfortunately subsequently one resistor got bad. That meant to take a drive of 800 kilometers in all to see the MAC-doctor and to have the resistor (and the tube) replaced. The price McIntosh charged for the blewn tube was ridiculous. Since then I am running KT88s from a guy offering here on AudiogoN: a matched quad for around $120. The amp is running at least 8 hours a day and everything is just fine! Good luck with this truely wonderful tube......
KT 88's....what's the story????
I decided to get the new Antique Sound Lab Hurrican with 8 KT 88's per side. The salesman said that these tubes are one of the best sounding tubes there are, but sometimes blows.
Whats the story? What does he mean by blow?? Is there any real danger (fire?)....what are the results of a damaged tube...besides getting a new tube? Also tell me what you think of the KT 88's.
Thanks Rick
Whats the story? What does he mean by blow?? Is there any real danger (fire?)....what are the results of a damaged tube...besides getting a new tube? Also tell me what you think of the KT 88's.
Thanks Rick