Gold Lion KT88 Yes Cryo Reviews

4.8 Rating 59 Reviews

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Scott MacDonald

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“As these continue to run, the better they sound, Clarity, sound stage, beautiful”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Lovely wonderful sound. A keeper. Took me a while to get there. At first a clangy piano and bloated bass. After many hours including a few overnights improved but still not fully clear or enjoyable. I went to some EL34s I keep for back up for a while and they sounded quite nice. Considering the glowing reviews I wondered if something else was amiss. (My system: EVO 300 Integrated, DH Labs, Cheviot.) It was the small signal tubes! With a set of new GL12AU7s the KT88s sounded very nice although slightly punchier than what I was used to. The bass was slightly exaggerated for my taste, note that I play double bass. However after a few more hours the bass was well balanced. That the KT88s showed a weakness in the year and a half old stock tubes is notable. Perhaps the larger current draw has something to do with this. After realizing the drivers were weak curiosity demanded I revisit tubes on hand. KT66, not as “analytical” as previously thought. Overall very nice. KT77, wonderful! Almost a 3D presentation, especially voices. Easily the most pleasurable to listen to in my system. My reason for trying other varieties is the known reliability problem with the GLKT77s. Of the tubes I have tried so far KT88 is an extremely close second. It is very good and the music is almost as beautiful as the KT77. I listen to mostly classical and also vintage jazz with a little classic rock”

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Posted 2 years ago

Kenneth Fishberger

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“Replaced the original kt 88s that came with muzishare x7 and noticed immediate improvement in bass and mids. First foray into tube rolling and will probably swap out preamp tubes as well. Reasonably priced and the confidence of knowing your purchase was well tested is appreciated. Recommend highly”

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Posted 2 years ago

Mark Furlong

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“Its been about a month and im impressed with these. Really good sounding and a little more bass than i had from my stock Prima Luna's. I need some more time on them to see what ive got i think. They are very nice looking mo fo's too. Makes me want to replace the front row now!”

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Posted 3 years ago

Keith Sparkman

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“I rate at a 4 only because I still have a set of Ei KT-90's. In my system these are the gold standard against which all others are compared. That being said I not sure I can add much more to what others have done such a good job in describing. The bass is awesome but the mid range is where its beauty really lies. Voices come through with clarity and almost buttery texture. Liquid might be another way to describe it. Highs are extended without being brittle or sharp. One other note, these guys took at least 30-40hrs to really open up. It was long enough that I actually started doubting my purchase. But just as I was about to go back to my T.S. kt-120's they just bloomed. Service was excellent as always. You just almost can't go wrong with Upscale.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Very dynamic sounding tubes. Using in MC2152”

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Posted 3 years ago

Robbie Hewitt

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“These replaced an older pair of Gold Lions so not a really noticeable change. Pleased with your service however.”

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Posted 3 years ago

Darrick Hartman

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“Replaced my Tung Sol 120’s with the Gold Lion KT-88‘’s. Won’t say they sound better, however they do sound different and it is the sound I prefer when listening to lp’s. I know have All Gold Lion tubes in my Rogue Integrated amp.”

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Posted 3 years ago