Are KT88 Gold Lions Amp Tubes dependable

I have a 2275 McIntosh Integrated amp with factory tubes, and I am considering changing tubes to the Gold Lions KT88
Any thoughts appreciated.

rocky131309-06-2013 2:38pm

polk432 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,142 posts 09-07-2013 at 01:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I run them (8) in a Cary CAD 120 amp. Sound great and no problems.
lall Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 122 posts 09-07-2013 at 05:51am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I found the set bought from Jin Mc Shane very reliable. 3 yrs running without any problems. They are warm, have big bass but they lack the ultimate clarity and resolution of the GE 65550s.
reynolds853 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 385 posts 09-09-2013 at 12:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have run GL KT88's in my amps for years and have had no problems with them.
truemaineiac Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 249 posts 09-09-2013 at 05:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The early runs were not as good but they seem to have got it down now. I love this tube.
desmondjim Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 67 posts 09-10-2013 at 06:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I found them to be less than reliable in the VTL ST-150 I had at the time. I had two of eight go bad within a year. I did love the sound though. In the end I couldn't afford to replace them and switched back to Tung Sol 6550s. They were much more reliable for me and my amp. Cheers, Jim