Yes research is good but only you know what your ears like. I didn't care for the KT120's at all. The 120's had too much glare or upper midrange energy for my tastes. Maybe not your tastes however. I had no idea you already had KT88's in the amp as it usually comes stock with EL34. Oh wait I just noticed you have the Dialogue and not the Dialogue Premium so that explains it. So if you like the KT88 sound then what are you hoping to achieve or want to achieve? Would you like more warmth or maybe more detail? Mullards will give you warmth and Cifte some detail and openness without any harshness.
Replacing 12AU7 tubes in a Prima Luna Dialogue integrated amp
Bought the until about 2-3 years ago, as the core of a new system (Dynaudio Excite 34X speakers, Rega 8 w/ Apheta 2 cartridge, Rega Aria phono amp, Oppo BDP-105D for CDs plus video).
Very happy with the system.
One of the 12AU7's crapped out, so buying a new set. Tried pulling out the bad one, and its really, really tight in the socket. Never swapped these out before, not sure if the just pull up, or have some cam lock to hold them in. Afraid to force it, possibly break something on the socket, it sure seems very very snug.
Sound normal? Just keep pulling up until it moves, or ?
Any tips, tricks or info appreciated. (and yes, I am using the gloves PL provided for all handling of amp items.)
Richard
Very happy with the system.
One of the 12AU7's crapped out, so buying a new set. Tried pulling out the bad one, and its really, really tight in the socket. Never swapped these out before, not sure if the just pull up, or have some cam lock to hold them in. Afraid to force it, possibly break something on the socket, it sure seems very very snug.
Sound normal? Just keep pulling up until it moves, or ?
Any tips, tricks or info appreciated. (and yes, I am using the gloves PL provided for all handling of amp items.)
Richard
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