New KT150 tubes?


Has anyone any experience with these pretty new tubes. There are already one or 2 amps I know of, that use them. The review of one of these amps in a UK magazine suggested they were a little warmer and more natural sounding than the nearly new KT120's

The article also suggested they were a straight swap for KT120 based amps, with no adjustment necessary. They are more than twice the cost of KT120's, but still not too costly compared with NOS tubes. I know changing from KT88's or 90's to 120's. did require some amp modification. I have an ARC reference 75 and might want to try the new tubes at some point, ARC don't seem to have a customer E-mail service, to ask the question
david12
What if Putin decides to get back at the "West" by cutting off the supply of KT150s? What will audiophiles do then? 8^)
Well Folks, at long last, we may observe at least one product line where ARC is intent upon an implementation of the KT150.

http://www.monoandstereo.com/2014/05/audio-research-galileo-line-new.html

Reference 150 and 250 SE upgrade models perchance?

I think it's lame to design a tube amp that doesn't allow you to easily see the tubes...The Rogers EHF 200 gets my vote for current KT150 design champ.
I agree. Tubes are the ultimate audio eye candy. If sound quality and value is equal between two amps, I'll take the one that shows the glass every time.
I see that Quicksilver is now offering their V4 and Silver 88 monos with the Kt150's. Anyone heard either of these yet? (Added bonus - the tubes are completely exposed, therefore lowering the amp's "lame-osity" quotient, WolfÂ…).