Dennis Had Inspire Amps

[Bombadil]

I'm using 5V4GA in my Inspire KT88 SE, with 20 watt output transformers. They are less demanding than a 5AR4 / GZ34, so you should have no problems at all.

[Bombadil]

I am really liking the re-issue Genalex Gold Lion KT66 in my Inspire SE KT88 HO amp. When paired with my Sylvania 6SN7 and vintage 5V4GA, it produces a really well defined sound with excellent vocals/midrange, tight bass, and big soundstage. Several reputable tube dealers (Jim McShane, Kevin Deal, more) rave about them.

Trying to decide which I like better the GL KT66 vs GL KT88, in the same setup. Will take some time and more breaking in of my tubes.

The Tung-Sol KT66 is more like a 6L6GC. It draws the same current as a 6L6GC. A true KT66 draws about 40% more current.

[Musica Amantem]

Originally Posted by Bombadil

I'm using 5V4GA in my Inspire KT88 SE, with 20 watt output transformers. They are less demanding than a 5AR4 / GZ34, so you should have no problems at all.

Thanks for that. This rectifier seems to have become popular relatively recently in this forum. so I need to try it.

[Musica Amantem]

Originally Posted by Bombadil

I am really liking the re-issue Genalex Gold Lion KT66 in my Inspire SE KT88 HO amp. When paired with my Sylvania 6SN7 and vintage 5V4GA, it produces a really well defined sound with excellent vocals/midrange, tight bass, and big soundstage. Several reputable tube dealers (Jim McShane, Kevin Deal, more) rave about them.

Trying to decide which I like better the GL KT66 vs GL KT88, in the same setup. Will take some time and more breaking in of my tubes.

The Tung-Sol KT66 is more like a 6L6GC. It draws the same current as a 6L6GC. A true KT66 draws about 40% more current.

After the Russian 6P3S-E (gold pins) the Genalex KT88 is my favorite. I've been considering the KT66 as a middle-of-the-road between those two. The KT88 offers excellent body but lacks slightly in detail. The 6P3S-E is excellent in everything else, just not as dense as the KT88. So I figure the KT66 may be ideal. I'll try that with a 5V4G/GA soon.

[Simonatsea]

I realize the Capacitor debate has been dead for a while but I just went a little cap crazy after reinstalling 1.5uf Audyn True Copper Max in my LP-2. They seem to be settling in and have added a lot of body and depth to the sound. To me they seem a little rolled off up top still, kinda miss the sparkle of the poly caps I removed.

I just ordered .22uf Jupiter copper foil caps for my 6V6 amp to replace the Auricap XO currently in place. I also ordered .022uf and .1uf Rel Audiocap exotica TFT caps for bypassing in both the pre and power.

I will update as things unfold here. I was looking at V-caps CUTFT but the Teflon Rel caps were 1/3 the price.

I figured this could be a possible worthwhile "affordable" upgrade to my system.

[FloridaBoy]

Originally Posted by timeout59

Has anyone heard Tonian speakers? The ones with Phy 12" drivers and Tonian ribbon tweeters.

Not Tonian, but I had the PHY-HP SAG drivers in Auris cabinets. Excellent drivers but they need the 'right electronics' they are extremely revealing.

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Bought a KT88 sep from Mr. Had friday, should be here Wednesday.

[Rosco65]

Originally Posted by Simonatsea

I realize the Capacitor debate has been dead for a while but I just went a little cap crazy after reinstalling 1.5uf Audyn True Copper Max in my LP-2. They seem to be settling in and have added a lot of body and depth to the sound. To me they seem a little rolled off up top still, kinda miss the sparkle of the poly caps I removed.

I just ordered .22uf Jupiter copper foil caps for my 6V6 amp to replace the Auricap XO currently in place. I also ordered .022uf and .1uf Rel Audiocap exotica TFT caps for bypassing in both the pre and power.

I will update as things unfold here. I was looking at V-caps CUTFT but the Teflon Rel caps were 1/3 the price.

I figured this could be a possible worthwhile "affordable" upgrade to my system.

You'll probably find the Jupiters to be similar in tone to Audyn True Coppers - they are of similar construction. If I'm not mistaken, Decware uses them as coupling caps on all their amps. One challenge with the Firebottle amps is their small chassis - most of these high end caps take up a lot of real estate. It makes bypassing an uphill battle. In addition, once you add the cost of the coupling caps and the bypass you could possibly move up to a "better" cap, such as a Dueland VSF, provided it could fit.

[Masterlu]

opnly bafld... Welcome to AA!

[Bombadil]

Anyone ever try a new re-issue "Tung Sol" 6SN7 and give it time to break in? I see that one can order them tested for low-noise and having matched sections. Possibly the same tube as the Electro Harmonix.