I think that Tre' gave you the answer

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Posted by richardl (A) on July 1, 2015 at 12:16:03

In Reply to: RE: SET 45 vs SET KT88 posted by Tre' on April 6, 2015 at 16:57:18:

I have heard and measured both and what he describes is accurate. The KT88 will require feedback in triode mode unless you like distortion. Steve Bench measured an inherent 1.4% in the KT88 in triode mode even within its power envelope. The 45 will be much cleaner at low power. However, the 45 also has only 1 to 1.5W available. The 300B and the KT88 are a fairer power comparison and the 300B is capable of low distortion without feedback like the 45. IMO, SE with feedback is not worth the effort, just go PP at that point and therefore I recommend the 45 and 300B depending on your power needs for a SE amp.

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Topic - SET 45 vs SET KT88 - lugnut1 16:24:36 04/05/15 (18)

RE: SET 45 vs SET KT88 - SETdude 10:37:14 06/29/15 (0)

RE: SET 45 vs SET KT88 - hifipaul 11:18:01 04/17/15 (0)

RE: SET 45 vs SET KT88 - Tre' 16:57:18 04/06/15 (14)

I think that Tre' gave you the answer - richardl 12:16:03 07/01/15 (0)

RE: SET 45 vs SET KT88 - Frihed89 22:49:21 04/06/15 (11)

Which KT66? - Chip647 05:18:04 04/07/15 (10)

RE: Which KT66? - danlaudionut 15:56:15 04/07/15 (7)

RE: Which KT66? - Chip647 05:20:54 04/08/15 (6)

RE: Which KT66? - danlaudionut 19:43:52 04/08/15 (5)

RE: Which KT66? - Chip647 19:50:27 04/08/15 (4)

RE: Which KT66? - danlaudionut 20:39:05 04/08/15 (3)

RE:So true - unclestu 19:19:55 04/11/15 (0)

BS - GSH 09:05:44 04/09/15 (1)

RU KIDDING ME? - Michael Samra 15:57:15 04/11/15 (0)

The ones you don't like nt - Frihed89 11:47:51 04/07/15 (1)

RE: The ones you don't like nt - Chip647 14:58:46 04/07/15 (0)

RE: SET 45 vs SET KT88 - lugnut1 21:02:45 04/06/15 (0)

RE: SET 45 vs SET KT88 - danlaudionut 16:39:59 04/05/15 (0)

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I think that Tre' gave you the answer - richardl 12:16:03 07/01/15 (0)

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