KT150

[Hugh]

If and when you get a chance, compare the KT150 against a 845 based amp.

I never even heard of a 845 based amp. What is that?

845 tube.

[spm3]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EzArd-P5Bg

[Nick B]

Nice, Shawn. Very nice. As I'm not a tube guy, these need how many hours to sound decent??
Nick

Come on over Nick.

A tempting offer  You know so Cal is my old stomping grounds. Would love to hear some of those tube amps I see on your website
Nick

Come to THE Show in Anaheim in September then.

Hugh,
I am trying to make that happen. Looks good so far.
Nick

[Hugh]

Nice, Shawn. Very nice. As I'm not a tube guy, these need how many hours to sound decent??
Nick

Come on over Nick.

A tempting offer  You know so Cal is my old stomping grounds. Would love to hear some of those tube amps I see on your website
Nick

Come to THE Show in Anaheim in September then.

Hugh,
I am trying to make that happen. Looks good so far.
Nick

Let me know so I can get you a badge.

[Nick B]

Nice, Shawn. Very nice. As I'm not a tube guy, these need how many hours to sound decent??
Nick

Come on over Nick.

A tempting offer  You know so Cal is my old stomping grounds. Would love to hear some of those tube amps I see on your website
Nick

Come to THE Show in Anaheim in September then.

Hugh,
I am trying to make that happen. Looks good so far.
Nick

Let me know so I can get you a badge.

Badges? Badges? I don't need no stinkin' badges!! Umm, sorry..classic movies flashback 😀😀
I appreciate that, Hugh.
Nick

[tmazz]

[Nick B]

Tom,
You don't like the University of Wisconsin??? Can hardly wait for college football to start...but I digress
....again 
Nick

[spm3]

Okay, these tubes are insane!
These tubes now give a new depth to the music I've been listening to. I can hear notes that I haven't heard before, and the bass is so solid!
My system sounds like never before - I can't believe it!

I 100% recommend these tubes. They are great!

[tmazz]

They seem to be ARC's tube of choice right now, so you are not the only one who likes them. But , that said, as I mentioned before they have much higher current requirements in terms of both output and operating currents (bias and filament) so even though they are pin compatible with other EL34/KT-88 tubes, there are not a lot a amps that can use them as a plug in replacement for the tubes they came out of the factory with.

[steve]

They seem to be ARC's tube of choice right now, so you are not the only one who likes them. But , that said, as I mentioned before they have much higher current requirements in terms of both output and operating currents (bias and filament) so even though they are pin compatible with other EL34/KT-88 tubes, there are not a lot a amps that can use them as a plug in replacement for the tubes they came out of the factory with.

That filament is what worries me in most amps. The tubes could be biased conservatively for less plate current, thus not overloading the power supply, but I wonder if the sonics will suffer?

In my monoblock amps, I am currently running either Winged Cs/Bugleboy E88CC, or with a slight adjustment, SED KT88s/JJ E88cc, they both sound incredible. Some day I would not mind trying the KT 150s to see how good they are but with the unbelievable sound of the KT88s, I don' t see any great need.

Cheers

Steve

[Nick B]

Okay, these tubes are insane!
These tubes now give a new depth to the music I've been listening to. I can hear notes that I haven't heard before, and the bass is so solid!
My system sounds like never before - I can't believe it!

I 100% recommend these tubes. They are great!

Great news, Shawn. I was hoping they would sound great for you. Any idea when you would need to retube?
Nick

[tmazz]

In my monoblock amps, I am currently running either Winged Cs/Bugleboy E88CC, or with a slight adjustment, SED KT88s/JJ E88cc, they both sound incredible. Some day I would not mind trying the KT 150s to see how good they are but with the unbelievable sound of the KT88s, I don' t see any great need.

Cheers

Steve

Hey, if it ain't baroque, don't fix it.

[jimbones]

Tom, i believe shawn was between a rock and a hard place 

[spm3]

Okay, these tubes are insane!
These tubes now give a new depth to the music I've been listening to. I can hear notes that I haven't heard before, and the bass is so solid!
My system sounds like never before - I can't believe it!

I 100% recommend these tubes. They are great!

Great news, Shawn. I was hoping they would sound great for you. Any idea when you would need to retube?
Nick

Nick,

From what I understand, they last about 3k hours with my PrimaLuna. So maybe 3 years depending on amount of use?
I'd say it will last me closer to 3 years before I would need to retube

Shawn

[Hugh]

FWIW, my original Melody SHW1688 Pre still has the original tubes after more than 15 years or so of constant use.