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kt 88 shungyang treasures in mc275

I have recently installed the treasure kt 88 in my mc275.  I am noticing tube glare that was not there with my original tung Sol 6550 tubes.  They also seem to be a bit forward in presentation in comparison.  How long does it take these to break in?  Or, is this the sonic signature of these tubes?
tzh21y
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lustformusic
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After 50 hours or so you will notice a change, more so at 100 hours. Mine settled after about 400 hours after which for me they were too soft and I sold them.

This is not to say after burn in the Treasure Kt 88's just may perfect for you. Time and patience I guess.

tzh21y OP
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400 hours!  Wow, geez
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samzx12
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I'm not trying to rock the boat as I have broken in many items (including tubes) but 400 hours for those tubes seems a little crazy. Do you think other tubes in your system may have become weaker which caused the KT88's to get soft?
tzh21y OP
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I put my tung Sol 6550 back in and I am very happy again
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