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Tube rolling and SAC Glowmaster KT88?

I just received my brand spanking new SAC Glowmaster KT88 today and am mightily impressed even straight out of the box. I fully intend to settle down and enjoy it for the time being but was wondering if anyone out there had tried rolling the stock tubes out for something else and if so with what effect?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

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SAC Glowmaster KT88
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mghf OP
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I have put a few hours on the "C"s now and I'd have to agree with you Hiker, they have made a great amp even better. Better right across the frequency range and a soundstage you could almost step into. Thanks for your advice, it was much appreciated.
hiker363
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That's fine. Glad you liked them. If you've only had several hours on them, bear in mind that after a good 50 hours bedding in time(in my experience) they will sound far better.

Did you persue the NOS 6N1p's?
jfh
13 posts
 
Hello,
It's been a few years,  what are your impressions of the Glowmaster KT-88 now?  Reliable?  I'm considering it for my system.  Any comments would be appreciated
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jfh
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I just  received the new version of the Glowmaster with a pcb and auto bias circuit.  I must say it is a glorious sounding amp.  It pulls you into the music, revealing and alive.  Likely the best amp I have owned.  I will comment that it has a high noise floor, there is a hum coming from the amp, tolerable yes, but it is there and noticable. 
Has anyone else experienced this?  Solutions?  Different tubes?




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