Mullard KT88 reissue

[ronenash]

Anyone tried the new Mullard KT88 reissue tubes front New Sensor? They are priced great and look very similar to the Gold Lion with the triple getter and all.

[jdandy]

The new Mullard KT88 reissue looks very similar to the Gold Lion KT88. I don't know whether the metallurgy is the same in both tubes but the internal construction looks nearly identical.

[ronenash]

There was only one comment I saw on the net about it having a slightly warmer midrange and more pronounced bass than the Gold Lion. Might have to buy a set to try them out. AT $134 per quad they are priced right.

[Formerly YB-2]

Yes........ they do look interesting at that price.

[ronenash]

Unfortunately still no feedback or reviews of them.

[Formerly YB-2]

Originally Posted by jdandy

The new Mullard KT88 reissue looks very similar to the Gold Lion KT88. I don't know whether the metallurgy is the same in both tubes but the internal construction looks nearly identical.

Primary difference with the GL KT-88 and other KT-88s is that the GL has not only the 'usual' top getter, but side getters, as well. That could be the only difference between the two.

[jdandy]

Glenn.......The original Mullard KT88 had the three getter arrange. I believe the new Mullard reissue KT88 tubes also have the three getter arrangement.

[ronenash]

The top Russian reissues have three getters. The kt120 also has three getters.

[Pyro]

Originally Posted by ronenash

The top Russian reissues have three getters. The kt120 also has three getters.

Got it.......

[crnich8]

I have been using the Mullard KT88 in my MC275V for about a year they sound great. I did try the GL KT88 but one of them shorted out after 5 months luckily the only damage was a blown fuse.