ARC Galileo GSPre vs ARC Reference 5 SE ? ....

As my careful survey of KT120s and KT150s has shown, no amp in the history of the universe (many billions of years) has been damaged by these tubes, assuming an amp was originally designed for similar but lower heater current draw. Many respectable (unlike myself) reviewers, technical experts, pole dancers, vegan nuns, and convicted felons have recommended 150s as "drop in replacements." Also, I've bought matched and tested 120s and 150s for a LOT less than Kevin Deal sells them for (or ARC who seem to be holding many of their fans by their seemingly tiny balls) and all have worked perfectly.

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Hi Wolf,
Well stated with humor and wisdom. It does seem there's an element of neurosis regarding the KT 150.

ARC should simply and clearly tell their customers yes or no concerning the use of this tube. Why all the suspense?

@Charles1dad ... I think Gpgr4blu said it all above.

Given what ARC charges for tubes and their warranty policy for units not tubed w "their" product, you could also add lucrative retube revenues to Gpgr4blu's theory, which also seems very reasonable.