KT-120 tubes vs Gold Lion KT88's

My experience with the KT120 in my Rogue M180s was that the bass was too strong for my system. Compared to the Gold Lion KT88s that I had been running for years the KT120s were also not as clear or extended in the high frequencies, and had more grain. However, there seem to be a lot more people who have had positive experiences with them so I would certainly say that it all depends their synergy with your system and your particular tastes.

Forget the KT120s and jump on a set of KT150s (not literally as pesky glass shards can get in your soup)…simply more of the same gusto as the 120s, but (in my amp anyway) effortless clarity in a great sounding tube that also looks like a pickle, which supposedly helps tame microphonics…ever heard a microphonic pickle? No? I rest my case. Another often rested case regards the paranoia about excessive heater current draw which seems unfounded as no case of amp destruction from this has been reported anywhere…and I've been looking out for this…ever vigilant.

Wolf,

To quote from one of my favorite movies, "Now who can argue with that!?"

I admit I was initially put off by 150s…the pickle shape reminded me of a building in London. I got over it.

Not all amps that are okay with 120's are also with 150's, the Music Reference RM-200 being one. I think some parts values would need to be changed in that amp. Best check with the maker of an amp before putting in 150's.