"...inside I see the plain old Electro Harmonix construction, as they used always’..." See any side ring getters/silver side gettering, in any of EH’s KT88 iterations? Compare the top supports, plates, etc. Differing construction, between Russian Gold Lion and all of EH’s KT-88 versions. Apparently: whoever wrote the article cited, can’t discern obvious construction differences, either. Further: no sellers, or- anyone on AudiogoN (that I’ve noticed) are attempting to pass off the Russian, GL re-pops as actually being produced with original equipment (or copies) from the Genelex plant. They’re just excellent tubes, from experience.
VTL's and KT88's?
Howdy! Does anyone have any experience using KT88's in their VTL amps? Specifically, I have a pair of MB450 Signature (pre Series II version). The best current KT88 (Gold Lion) is reputed to provide better sound quality than the best current 6550C and I'm tempted to try them. At $900 for the two octets, I'd like to hear from anyone who's used KT88's in their VTL's before I take the plunge.
Thanks!
Thanks!