KT88 recom. for quicksilver mini mono's

I liked the JJ Tesla's over the Svet C's in those amps. Sorry to have to add yet one more option to your responses here. It's been too long to know my reasons, but I do remember that preference.

Shoot Mike Sanders an email - it may take a day or two, but he'll surely respond - or try giving him a call. All his contact information is on his website.

I'd definitely look into the Genelex tubes Albert is suggesting too.

Marco

I use KR KT88s. I love the sound. I was told by an owner of both the British Gold Lions and the KR KT88, that the sound quality and construction quality are just about equal. I think you'll be very satisfied. Albert's suggestion, also, sounds very intriguing.

warren

I owned Mini's for a while -- sweet amps indeed -- and got the best performance out of Svetlana SED "Winged C" KT88s -- warm and musical, but not fat or dull. I found the EH KT88s to be a little bright for my taste but you might like them.

I personally did not like KT88's in the Mini Mono's, liked the 6L6 tubes, but found the Ei KT90's were the ticket. The sound stage became huge with great depth with the KT90's. I liked the mini mono's so much, I moved up to the Mid Mono's and found KT88's were best in the mid mono's. Amps, IMO, are all different and why we roll tubes to find the sound that makes us stop and listen.
Enjoy!

I second Upscale's recommendation for the EH-KT88's. I am using them in my C-J Premier 12's They have a more "modern" sound; less colored, better high-end extension, and tighter bass.