leib10
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The KT88s take it to a new level. Another key is biasing it hot (around 64% dissipation). I had it way too cold, and it just didn't sound or feel like it should. It's incredible now.
Death by Uberschall
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True about biasing. I usually run my tubes in that range or slightly hotter depending on how the power section feels.
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Adleneknot
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No shit?! Rev2 with Kt88?? 
I always preferred the Rev2 over the TJ, nothing bad about the TJ of course 
How does the Rev2 sounds with the Kt88 compared to the El34s? What's the main difference? It's very interesting. Do I need any mode in order to use them?
Thanks bro.
I always preferred the Rev2 over the TJ, nothing bad about the TJ of course How does the Rev2 sounds with the Kt88 compared to the El34s? What's the main difference? It's very interesting. Do I need any mode in order to use them?
Thanks bro.
leib10
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The KT88s take away a bit of the rich midrange and roundness of the EL34s, but they make the amp more aggressive, tame the highs a bit, tighten and deepen the bottom end, and scoop the mids a bit. It still retains its more organic, "wet" tone. I also strangely prefer the cleans now.
You have to add a resistor to get it to bias properly, but honestly the KT88s make it a very different animal. Not necessarily better, but different. I'm very glad that I have the bias switch because I could see myself missing the EL34s eventually.
You have to add a resistor to get it to bias properly, but honestly the KT88s make it a very different animal. Not necessarily better, but different. I'm very glad that I have the bias switch because I could see myself missing the EL34s eventually.
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Adleneknot
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I got ya! I'm enjoying the Vh4 these days!