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In Reply to: RE: Here is a gentleman that did an EL34 shootout and I agree with most of it. posted by DannyR on September 12, 2016 at 14:43:58
Have you heard the KT-77 Genalex?
Yes, the RFTs are nice too, no doubt. But I'm with Mikey - the Genalex reissues are the best, at least IMHO.
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All three of the KT series Jim. The KT66,KT77,and KT88 all beat the originals or at least equal them sonically..I know the RI KT77s beat the original KT77s and the KT66s beat the originals as well..You also notice that the bases never come loose the Genelex KT66 reissues.
The KT88s I can't say if they last as long as the originals as the verdict is still out on that.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken
I have not. I'm sure that it's good and I respect your opinion. What I'm really worried about is if the Gold Lion stand up to something like a RTF in long term durability. For the extra money over other current production stuff I'd like knowing that besides better sound that I also got a longer lasting more durable tube. Also, I find that the EH 6CA7 sounds fantastic in a stereo amp and is like half the price. In your opinion sound wise what does the the GL KT77 have over the EH 6CA7?
Hi Danny,
The RFTs (not RTF) are quite durable, they were made in E. Germany by one of the lesser known but (IMHO) highest quality tube makers. So it is very durable, yes, even more than many other old stock tubes. It was a shame to see that plant close.
But my experience is that the reissue KT77s are also quite durable. Whether they are as good as the RFTs is another story. I think the RFTs (like the GE 6550A) are extraordinary quality examples of durability. I can't say the KT77 is as good - only time will tell. But if it isn't it's close enough that it isn't an issue. There's a lot to be said about being able to get a replacement tube if you need one - or to get matched sets of tubes. In that area the '77s have a huge advantage. plus the price of the RFTs is significantly higher than the Genalex.
Finally - in answer to your question regarding sound - I think the KT77 does everything a bit better than the 6CA7. Maybe not a big difference in any one given area, but definitely better.
I think the KT77 does everything a bit better than the 6CA7. Maybe not a big difference in any one given area, but definitely better.Definitely better..The EH 6CA7 is very good but the KT77s are definitely more refined.The Shuggie Treasure 6CA7 run with the KT77s but they are twice the price of the Genelex KT77s. I like the Genelex reissues in all tubes.. PERIOD!
They are cheaper then their vintage cousins and sound as good or better and I'm not the only one that says that.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken
Edits: 03/03/17
After months of moving I finally have my stereos to play with again.
When I set up the VTA ST-70 I first popped in the Gold Lion KT66s. Just an incredible tube in ever respect.
Looking for a more mellow sound I retried the Shaguangs (sp?). Darn I guess I really am a EL34 kind of guy.
After I settle in I have to try those EL34s you recommended. Now I have to find the link to the ones you mentioned. As well as a few others.
Charlie
Try the KT77s or the EH 6CA7s.I can tell you that one or both will trick your fancy.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken
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