Well out of the box it runs 8 EL34’s giving me 70wpc into 8 ohms so power isn’t an issue and I can imagine 8 KT88’s or 120’s isn’t going to be cheap, I think it might be something I do later on in the year
Well out of the box it runs 8 EL34’s giving me 70wpc into 8 ohms so power isn’t an issue and I can imagine 8 KT88’s or 120’s isn’t going to be cheap, I think it might be something I do later on in the year
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Ran a VTL with EL34's for years and found them weak for my speakers. Tried Svetlanas, JJ's and Tungsols with the latter being the best and middle being worst by a margin.
Thought it was because EL34's weren't very good. Went round to a friend who has a Radford with EL34's and a Trilogy with KT88's driving Tannoys. I much preferred the EL34's!
I think it depends what speakers you are driving.
The Prima Lunas are very good and you are lucky you can try different types so I would keep on going until you are happy.
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At this moment in time I am considering Genalex Gold Lion KT88's. I have used Gold Lion valves in the past and been seriously impressed by the sound and quality of finish.
Like many electrical and electronic components and i imagine valves are no different, a particular model will have it's designed operating window, so matching valves so they are as similar as possible is important, in my case i'll have 4 EL34's per chanel so when i come to try experimenting i'll need 8 valves that all perform similarly to get the best out of them and the amp, or am i just talking crap?
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Prima Luna claim that their amps use adaptive auto bias so there is no need to match any valves. They also claim that their amps work perfectly with a whole host of KT/6550/EL34 and others. Jack of all trades, master of none..? I don't have the knowledge to answer that one.
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Tend to agree, Unfortunetly, like many people in this industry, Kevin will seemingly promote what he has, when he has it, hence my earliar quote concerning the KT120/150, nothing wrong with being a salesman, as long as you can do it with honesty, and integrity.
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