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Gold Lion KT77 / EL34 No Cryo Reviews

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EDWARD KIAER
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Sound great in my Bouyourange A12 amp love the gold lions!
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Posted 1 year ago
I bought this single Gold Lion KT77 to replace one from a recent purchase, not from Upscale Audio. The one tube was requiring constant rebiasing, I have individual bias per tube. It did indeed take care of the issue. I am aware there is a quality issue with these tubes and I'm willing to deal with that as I truly love the sound of them. Next time I will purchase them from Upscale Audio and have them cryo-treated as I understand this not only improves how long they last but also the sound quality.
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Posted 1 year ago
Paul Sanders
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Tubes were shipped and arrived quickly. They sound excellent. I also appreciate the follow-up that Upscale Audio does as well as the fact that their personnel does not work on a commission basis. I never have had the feeling of being "upsold by Upscale." :)
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Posted 2 years ago
My favorite power tube by far. It has all the attributes of the EL34 plus wonderful soundstage, great bass, more space between instruments. Voices more upfront. More notes, more music! Super fast free shipping just can’t be beat.
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Posted 2 years ago
Haven’t had the KT77/EL34’s long enough to truly give them a proper elevation, but I like what I’ve heard so far. That brings up a question, I have a Primaluna Evolution 300, do I run it in high bais, or low? I’ve tried both, and there’s seem to be no difference. Thanks in advance for your expertise.
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi RP Martin, The KT77 tube should be run in the LOW setting just like the EL34tube. This will preserve the tube's life.
Posted 2 years ago
Mike Daniels
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great alternative to EL-34
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Posted 2 years ago
Huge improvement over the tubes that came with the unit.
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Posted 2 years ago
Conrad Storrer
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Great sounding in a Willsenton R8
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Posted 2 years ago