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Best Sir, Bob
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They don't increase the power output because of the nature of the transformer, but they sound better sonically. I contacted C-J about the swap before I did it and they gave it their full support and recommendation. They really like these tubes. Their newest power amps are using these new KT-120/150 series.
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McIntosh sez no go for the 120's and 150's in the
MC 2301 due to their increased filament current.
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v Last edited by W9TR; 11-08-2017 at 01:37 AM. |
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Not sure why one would want to move from the KT-88 series of tubes to the KT-120. From what I've seen of the listed spec's on the amps in which the KT-120 is used there is no gain in power. What am I missing?
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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Don’t know about moving from the from KT-88s to KT-120s, but moving from the KT-88s to the KT-150s in my VAC 450 Statement monos was unquestionably a significant leap forward in sound quality: much closer to real music.
Had a problem with the voltage regulator on one of 450s after the switch. But Brent Meyer with VAC did a great job of diagnosing the problem over the phone, and sending an assembly that was installed by a local tech without having to send the amps back to VAC. Kudos to VAC for their excellent customer service! Of course YMMV, but moving to the KT150s has my system sounding better than it’s ever sounded before in my room. IMG_1126.JPG |
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Great room. What are the dimensions?
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Hi Rojet, Thank you. The dedicated listening room dimensions are approximately 18’x25’x12’. |
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Like a loft, [emoji106]
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I now have a prima Luna integrated Amp it a dialogue pro
I was interested in getting four kT 120 valves for it as it currently has kt88 prima Luna brand. I am in Australia and would like advise as where to buy these valves and what is the going price please. |
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Can't help with a local source for tubes in Oz, but talk to Jon at the Tube Store or any of the other NA tube sellers. They may ship overseas.
But, am wondering what happened to Bob (vintage tube)? Hasn't posted in over 4yr.
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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