Tubes for Vac Super Avatar ??

I've recently done some extensive research, and the Shuguang KT88SC/Penta Labs KT88SC with three oval holes in the plates appear to identically match the VAC factory KT88 tubes. I own a quad of the Penta Labs, but I have not yet installed them. I do suspect that even if the tubes look and sound identical, the VAC factory tubes are cherry picked for the best of the lot. This is just a hunch, though.

VAC KT88 Thread

I'm just jumping in out of interest, because the VAC Avatar Super is one of the integrated amps that I'm considering.

Zodiak5, did you just happen to buy a used VAC Avatar Super on the 'GoN? You may have just beaten me to the punch. Congrats!

I'll be interested in reading your impressions.

Cheers,

John

The shungang tubes with avatar sound also JJ sound good also
a little fuller
Jeff

As I posted on the thread mentioned in Tvad's post, I have used a number of KT-88s on my PA100/100. I am assuming that tube and types/sound would be similer between my amp and the Avatar KT-88, or at least a guide to your question.

I have now recieved my cyro'd Valve Art KT-88s after a long back order. I have to say they are exceptional sounding tubes. Very extended top to bottom and a nice hump/touch of midrange lushness and bloom. Much better than the Valve Art non-cyro and EH I have been using up to this point.