LinLai KT88 With Egg Shape Bulb

Started by steve, July 04, 2024, 08:08:17 AM

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steve

I happened to see this website and a recent KT88 addition with the
150 egg shaped bulb.

https://linlaiglobal.com/index.php/product/linlai-global-dream-series-kt88-d-vacuum-tubes-quad/

Anyone heard one, or review?

cheers

steve
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Nick B

Hi Steve,

Was getting used to the new forum software and looking for unread posts and saw yours. I have not seen that one before. It is described as a "dream", but the price sure isn't. At some point, I might be getting a tube amp amp IF I can get every component to be as low noise as possible and that includes tubes. So an ultra quiet tube might cost a good amount of money. I have no idea if good reputation NOS tubes can measure ultra low noise.

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steve

Quote from: Nick B on March 26, 2025, 11:33:55 PMHi Steve,

Was getting used to the new forum software and looking for unread posts and saw yours. I have not seen that one before. It is described as a "dream", but the price sure isn't. At some point, I might be getting a tube amp amp IF I can get every component to be as low noise as possible and that includes tubes. So an ultra quiet tube might cost a good amount of money. I have no idea if good reputation NOS tubes can measure ultra low noise.

Nick

I can't understand why no one has mentioned Sofie, although, as you indicate, it does cost between $150.00/KT88 to $200.00/tube, depending upon grade and warranty.

cheers

steve

Steve Sammet (Owner, Electronics Engineer, SAS Audio Labs, Ret)
SAS "V" 39pf/m 6N copper ICs,
SAS 11A Perfect Tube Preamp
SAS 25 W Ref Triode/ 50 W UL Monoblocks
2 way Floor Standing Test Speakers
SAS Test Phono Stage
Acutex 320 STR Mov Iron Cartridge

Response Audio

I am looking at the either the "Dream" or the "Global" series 2A3 tubes for our new 2A3 preamp and the DHT/300 Hybrid amp.
Anyone here have any experience with these tubes?
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