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Current KT88 with least bass bloat

Where do we stand these days in terms of a linear sounding, current production KT88 without excessive upper-bass/lower-mid bloat?

From recent posts by Mendel and Nunki, one candidate seems to be the Psvane Treasure KT88 (MkII). Does the Penta KT88SC comes close to this (for a LOT less money)?

I realize all this will be partially amp dependent. I have Rogue M180s with KT120 tubes, but it's too solid-state sounding for me. (Never thought I'd say that!) I tried some JJ KT88 but those have the "bloat."

(BTW, my input 12AX7 are Telefunken, and I like their neutrality. I'm not satisfied when I roll them to something "softer" or more "tubey".)


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Topic - Current KT88 with least bass bloat - ral 16:17:48 08/20/16 (29)
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