Hi All,
I am looking for quad of KT88 tubes. Perhaps you want to try Svetlana KT88 tubes in your amp?
If you have something interesting please send me PM. Thanks
Maciej
looking for kt88 tubes
Forum rules
Note that Tir Na HiFi does not take any responsibility for transactions arranged or carried out here. It is up to the seller and buyer to check each other out! Please be sensible folks, and if there is something you think is wrong, let a mod know, OK?
To make it as clear as we can, here are some simple guidelines:
a) like any forum, the success of tirnahifi is entirely dependent on discussion. All members are encouraged to participate in discussion of music, hifi, etc.
b) tirnahifi is not designed to be, nor intended to be, a marketplace. Any member who uses the site merely for selling will be looked on suspiciously.
c) those members who choose to sell on the site should be aware that the mods do keep an eye on the stuff for sale, plus the demeanour of the seller. Sometimes we may lock/delete/ban a sales thread on this basis.
d) honesty is paramount in all selling transactions. Commercial sellers who label themselves as such are accepted at the discretion of the moderating team.
e) All ads have to include information about age, price, provenance, etc.
f) THE MODERATING TEAM RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANY ADS AT THEIR DISCRETION.
g) Commercial sellers should approach any of the moderation team in advance of posting. First time commercial posts without moderator contact will be removed.
Note that Tir Na HiFi does not take any responsibility for transactions arranged or carried out here. It is up to the seller and buyer to check each other out! Please be sensible folks, and if there is something you think is wrong, let a mod know, OK?
To make it as clear as we can, here are some simple guidelines:
a) like any forum, the success of tirnahifi is entirely dependent on discussion. All members are encouraged to participate in discussion of music, hifi, etc.
b) tirnahifi is not designed to be, nor intended to be, a marketplace. Any member who uses the site merely for selling will be looked on suspiciously.
c) those members who choose to sell on the site should be aware that the mods do keep an eye on the stuff for sale, plus the demeanour of the seller. Sometimes we may lock/delete/ban a sales thread on this basis.
d) honesty is paramount in all selling transactions. Commercial sellers who label themselves as such are accepted at the discretion of the moderating team.
e) All ads have to include information about age, price, provenance, etc.
f) THE MODERATING TEAM RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANY ADS AT THEIR DISCRETION.
g) Commercial sellers should approach any of the moderation team in advance of posting. First time commercial posts without moderator contact will be removed.
Re: looking for kt88 tubes
I have Gold Lion KT 88s, matched quad, in the airtight. I'd be interested in a short term swap, say a few weeks, out of curiosity. Obviously if we like the swap we'll come to some arrangement. I'm planning a return to EL34s at some stage anyway.Maciej wrote:Hi All,
I am looking for quad of KT88 tubes. Perhaps you want to try Svetlana KT88 tubes in your amp?
If you have something interesting please send me PM. Thanks
Maciej
Vinyl -anything else is data storage.
Thorens TD124 Mk1 + Kuzma Stogi 12"arm, HANA Red, Gold Note PH 10 + PSU. ADI-2 Dac, Lector CDP7, Wyred4Sound pre, Airtight ATM1s, Klipsch Heresy IV, Misc Mains, RCA + XLR ICs, Tellurium Q spkr cable
Thorens TD124 Mk1 + Kuzma Stogi 12"arm, HANA Red, Gold Note PH 10 + PSU. ADI-2 Dac, Lector CDP7, Wyred4Sound pre, Airtight ATM1s, Klipsch Heresy IV, Misc Mains, RCA + XLR ICs, Tellurium Q spkr cable
Re: looking for kt88 tubes
Perfect Ivor. I can pick up that wine stash at the same time;) if it’s still unopened.Ivor wrote:I have Gold Lion KT 88s, matched quad, in the airtight. I'd be interested in a short term swap, say a few weeks, out of curiosity. Obviously if we like the swap we'll come to some arrangement. I'm planning a return to EL34s at some stage anyway.Maciej wrote:Hi All,
I am looking for quad of KT88 tubes. Perhaps you want to try Svetlana KT88 tubes in your amp?
If you have something interesting please send me PM. Thanks
Maciej
I’ll pm you with the arrangements.
Thanks
Maciej
Re: looking for kt88 tubes
That wine is long gone Maciej!Maciej wrote:Perfect Ivor. I can pick up that wine stash at the same time;) if it’s still unopened.Ivor wrote:I have Gold Lion KT 88s, matched quad, in the airtight. I'd be interested in a short term swap, say a few weeks, out of curiosity. Obviously if we like the swap we'll come to some arrangement. I'm planning a return to EL34s at some stage anyway.Maciej wrote:Hi All,
I am looking for quad of KT88 tubes. Perhaps you want to try Svetlana KT88 tubes in your amp?
If you have something interesting please send me PM. Thanks
Maciej
I’ll pm you with the arrangements.
Thanks
Maciej
Vinyl -anything else is data storage.
Thorens TD124 Mk1 + Kuzma Stogi 12"arm, HANA Red, Gold Note PH 10 + PSU. ADI-2 Dac, Lector CDP7, Wyred4Sound pre, Airtight ATM1s, Klipsch Heresy IV, Misc Mains, RCA + XLR ICs, Tellurium Q spkr cable
Thorens TD124 Mk1 + Kuzma Stogi 12"arm, HANA Red, Gold Note PH 10 + PSU. ADI-2 Dac, Lector CDP7, Wyred4Sound pre, Airtight ATM1s, Klipsch Heresy IV, Misc Mains, RCA + XLR ICs, Tellurium Q spkr cable
Re: looking for kt88 tubes
Hi Maciej You could try KT120's in the Graaf. See some have tried them. I got the ok from Jadis for my amp and I think I will give them a go at some point this year. Are you happy with the Graaf? It was second on my list when I was looking a few years ago.
I see it rates at 50W per channel that is fairly hefty compared to the Jadis which is only 30wpc
I see it rates at 50W per channel that is fairly hefty compared to the Jadis which is only 30wpc
GroupBuySD DAC/First Watt AlephJ/NigeAmp/Audio PC's/Lampi L4.5 Dac/ Groupbuy AD1862 DHT Dac /Quad ESL63's.Tannoy Legacy Cheviots.
Re: looking for kt88 tubes
Hi Tony. Thanks for recommendation in relation to the tubes. I found Tung Sol and Psvane offer KT120 so I would think about it.tony wrote:Hi Maciej You could try KT120's in the Graaf. See some have tried them. I got the ok from Jadis for my amp and I think I will give them a go at some point this year. Are you happy with the Graaf? It was second on my list when I was looking a few years ago.
I see it rates at 50W per channel that is fairly hefty compared to the Jadis which is only 30wpc
I am delighted with the Graaf, but think that I can squeeze little bit more from it, that’s why I would like to try other than Sovtek tubes. The Graaf offers 50W as much as my previous amp but somehow it is capable of creating bigger sound, digs deeper and builds larger soundstage.
Regards
Maciej
Re: looking for kt88 tubes
Yes Tungsol are the ones I will go for. Not sure whether to risk the cyroset option from the states or play safe on tax and go for Hotrox/Watford valves or one of the European suppliers.
GroupBuySD DAC/First Watt AlephJ/NigeAmp/Audio PC's/Lampi L4.5 Dac/ Groupbuy AD1862 DHT Dac /Quad ESL63's.Tannoy Legacy Cheviots.
Re: looking for kt88 tubes
I got 8 Tung Sol KT120's delivered from Hot Rox yesterday. Won't be until Thursday before I get them set up so I'll report back then. Most people seem to recommend them over the KT88's. They are a 'hardier' valve too I believe.
Great service from Hot Rox, got a call from them within an hour after placing the order to ask me what tolerances I wanted for a matched Octet. Valves were well packed for shipping.
Great service from Hot Rox, got a call from them within an hour after placing the order to ask me what tolerances I wanted for a matched Octet. Valves were well packed for shipping.
"I may skip. I may even warp a little.... But I will never, ever crash. I am your friend for life. " -Vinyl.
Michell Gyrodec SE, Hana ML cart, Parasound JC3 Jr, Stax LR-700, Stax SRM-006ts Energiser, Quad Artera Play+ CDP
Michell Gyrodec SE, Hana ML cart, Parasound JC3 Jr, Stax LR-700, Stax SRM-006ts Energiser, Quad Artera Play+ CDP
Re: looking for kt88 tubes
tony wrote:Yes Tungsol are the ones I will go for. Not sure whether to risk the cyroset option from the states or play safe on tax and go for Hotrox/Watford valves or one of the European suppliers.
Is there none one in Europe selling cryo treated tubes?
I am not sure if it’s worth it to get them for 199 US + the shipment and the risk of adding few quid for tax as well. Cheapest I found locally will be 160 euro for quad, that is not too bad.
It will be great if Dave gave us some feedback as soon as he has the chance to compare the KT120 against his other tubes, please do this Dave if you can.
Regards
Maciej
Re: looking for kt88 tubes
No doubt he will Maciej but all reports suggest the 120's are where it is at. Who is selling them at €160? Are they a reliable supplier?
GroupBuySD DAC/First Watt AlephJ/NigeAmp/Audio PC's/Lampi L4.5 Dac/ Groupbuy AD1862 DHT Dac /Quad ESL63's.Tannoy Legacy Cheviots.