KT-120s in a c-j Premier 11A


Has anyone tried the KT-120s in a Premier 11A amp? I've used them in a Premier 140 with no issues and liked how they sounded. I was wondering if anyone's tried them yet in this older model. When I called c-j months ago, I'd gotten the usual party line about their techs recommending not using anything other than stock tubes in the 140.

Thanks in advance.
joe_appierto
When I called c-j months ago,
Try calling them again. From what I've read a few AR amps will not work with them without significant power supply modifications. But most do and are NOW approved. As far as CJ they may have tested more models than when you first inquired. Personally I would not not drop in tubes the manufacturer did NOT approve for that model. Could make for a very costly repair. BTW I believe today CJ approves of the KT120 in the 140.
cj is as far as I know, now using the KT120s in place of the 6550s. I just recently retubed my ART with 16 of those suckers. I think part of the issue might have been that cj wanted to burn through their existing stock--since if you look at the KT120s, their date code is 2006.
Xti16,

Took your advice and called c-j and got Ed's voicemail in customer service. Left him a message about wanting to use the KT-120s in my 11A but haven't heard back from him yet.

If I do, I'll post his response.

Myles,

I've used the KT-120s in my Premier 140 and didn't have any problems but the 140 is currently out of commission which is why the 11A is back on active duty. Since it's an older unit with aging parts, I was hesitant to just plug in the 120s without getting c-j's blessing. I hope Ed gets back to me before I do something irresponsible like just try them out.

I took a look at your system. Wow! I'm sure it sounds just wonderful.

Thank you both for taking the time to respond to my query.

Regards,