kt66 Cryoset
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kt66 Cryoset
Hi
I need some tubes for a jtm 45 100 clone (marstran 1204-43 low tape 490VDC)
Can t afford the orig genalex kt66 right know.
What to you think about those Cryoset Genalex Gold Lion KT66
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KT66-Genalex-Ma ... 41605bb6e2
Or just
standard
Genalex Gold Lion KT66
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matched-Quads-G ... 23107bfeb9
Thank you
I need some tubes for a jtm 45 100 clone (marstran 1204-43 low tape 490VDC)
Can t afford the orig genalex kt66 right know.
What to you think about those Cryoset Genalex Gold Lion KT66
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KT66-Genalex-Ma ... 41605bb6e2
Or just
standard
Genalex Gold Lion KT66
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matched-Quads-G ... 23107bfeb9
Thank you
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Re: kt66 Cryoset
Reviews I've seen on the cryo treated versions are mixed, with many feeling the sonic different afforded by the treatment not to be an improvement. I would stick to the regular versions.
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Re: kt66 Cryoset
I've not experimented with cryo treated tubes but those Genelex tubes from New Sensor seem to sound quite good in my experience. I like them better than the Valve Art version but it's certainly worth trying a few different versions to decide what you like best.
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Re: kt66 Cryoset
Only cryo tubes I ever tried were Harma EL34's from Watford Valves (which are just tested JJ's rebranded, and obviously cryogenically treated).
Both pairs died in less than 6 months, well not died as such, but gained a rather shocking loud hum. So it certainly didn't do anything towards promoting long life. (I only ever used my amps once or twice a week for up to 4 hours at a time)
I wouldn't waste money on it.
Both pairs died in less than 6 months, well not died as such, but gained a rather shocking loud hum. So it certainly didn't do anything towards promoting long life. (I only ever used my amps once or twice a week for up to 4 hours at a time)
I wouldn't waste money on it.
So I like purple, okay!!!!!!
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Re: kt66 Cryoset
i will try the standard
Genalex Gold Lion KT66
Genalex Gold Lion KT66
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Re: kt66 Cryoset
I doubt any of the great guitarists used the frozen buggers back in the day.
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Re: kt66 Cryoset
+1demonufo wrote:Only cryo tubes I ever tried were Harma EL34's from Watford Valves (which are just tested JJ's rebranded, and obviously cryogenically treated).
Both pairs died in less than 6 months, well not died as such, but gained a rather shocking loud hum. So it certainly didn't do anything towards promoting long life. (I only ever used my amps once or twice a week for up to 4 hours at a time)
I wouldn't waste money on it.
Never knew they cryo'd tubes ?
From my understanding makes parts more dense so I understand why the appeal of bridge/hardware parts, but tubes ?...
First impression sounds like a gimmick and being something that carries an electrical current and in this case tone shaping
I can see why the "breakdown" in life expectancy.
I might be waaaay off but, in theory, what happens to ice when its affected by heat ? Double stress if you ask me IDK ? Sorry not a fan of this cryo-tube thing.
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Re: kt66 Cryoset
Have a look at these..
http://thetubestore.com/sh-kt66-z.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Supposedly as close as you will get to GEC's..
http://thetubestore.com/sh-kt66-z.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Supposedly as close as you will get to GEC's..
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Re: kt66 Cryoset
Actually, those are reported by several in Hi-Fi audio circles as being better than original GECs.
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Re: kt66 Cryoset
As are solid gold cables, and headphone diaphrams made of oyster snot. Not kidding at all.
not kicking the dead horse