I am now on my second set of KT150's in my Jadis amps. I noticed that the newer batch seem much more powerful than the originals. Quite odd.
That, plus apparently there are very few tube testers out there that can actually test these tubes accurately. They need 600 volts + to test and most ( including several Amplitrex models) cannot supply enough voltage to test them. I am still checking around to see which models of tube testers can actually accurately test them.
Also, the new Jadis models have specific transformers in them that allow for the KT150 tubes...if yours is an older model, I think transformer damage is likely with the new tubes. Mk 2 models are required of the Jadis gear.
That, plus apparently there are very few tube testers out there that can actually test these tubes accurately. They need 600 volts + to test and most ( including several Amplitrex models) cannot supply enough voltage to test them. I am still checking around to see which models of tube testers can actually accurately test them.
Also, the new Jadis models have specific transformers in them that allow for the KT150 tubes...if yours is an older model, I think transformer damage is likely with the new tubes. Mk 2 models are required of the Jadis gear.