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KT88/EL34 SET vs PP2A3

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Posted on July 22, 2015 at 12:06:43
lugnut1
Audiophile

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Location: Austin,TX
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They seem to have about the same power.Also SET KT66. Which one sounds better?

 

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RE: KT88/EL34 SET vs PP2A3, posted on July 22, 2015 at 14:02:36
drlowmu
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Location: East of Kansas City
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EASY - the one that is best designed, wired, layed-out, with the most carefully thought-out, on the part of the DIYer !!! All these factors combined far outweigh tube choice.

Jeff Medwin

 

RE: KT88/EL34 SET vs PP2A3, posted on July 22, 2015 at 19:20:21
danlaudionut
Audiophile

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Location: Schenectady
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I built an amp that takes all of them.
I switch between them as the mood strikes me.
KT88 is a powerhouse if you want to rock the house.
KT66 is the high frequency champs and
brings the performance into the room.
6L6GC is the romantic sound which
gives you the intimate club setting.
The EL34, 6P3S-E and KT77 did nothing for me.
Link for more on this.

DanL



 

RE: KT88/EL34 SET vs PP2A3, posted on July 23, 2015 at 07:20:10
Caucasian Blackplate
Industry Professional

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Location: Seattle
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The PP 2A3 has the potential to make less distortion than the PP EL34, assuming no feedback is used.

The PP EL34 will cost considerably less to implement.

 

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