Gold Lion KT88 Yes Cryo Reviews

4.8 Rating 59 Reviews

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“I am using these in my Rogue Cronus Magnum III integrated. I wanted to compare them to the Tung-Sol KT120's that I was using, which I think sound really good. They have been in my system for close to a month, so they are at least close to being fully burned in. I don't notice a huge difference in sound. There seems to be slightly more upper bass and a more lush mid-range. I don't hear anything lost from moving to the KT88's. I think the amp sounds great with these Gold Lions, but not sure it was worth the cost. You don't know until you try.”

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Posted 3 years ago

ROBERT CARDUCCI

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“Great stuff!”

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Posted 3 years ago

MICHAEL KELLY

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“I like these a lot more than the electro harmonix they replaced. Nothing wrong with the electro harmonix at all, they are very accurate and precise. But these have that plus some warmth and extra musicality in the sound. Strings are stringier and vocals shine. Theres more "there" there with these. Soundstage is wider and deeper as well. Its subtle but its there. Everything Kevin says in the video is totally spot on. They improved the sound of my amp”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Compared to my Quad of EL34 that lasted three years great job testing them, it Lost a little mid range bloom, but the bass goes deeper & the tremble doesn’t scream at you. It reminds me of listening to my fathers Amp years ago. Very happy with my purchase, Up Scale audio is the only place to buy tubes. Thank you!”

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Posted 3 years ago

David Morris

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“Very nice! The bass is up and the soundstage is deeper. Fun update to the system!”

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Posted 3 years ago

Jason Mahoney

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“I was hesitant to do a tube review since they are so system dependent and personal preference. I bought a quad of these as my first tube rolling experience for my PrimaLuna EVO300 integrated. As always Upscale shipping and packing was quick and well packaged. The KT88's had a definite increase in dynamics, punch, openness and detail over the stock PL EL34's. However, in MY system, I am running older B&W CDM9NT's which can sound a little bright if the system is not matched correctly, the KT88's were just too bright for me and MY system. So back to the stock EL34's for now. Otherwise the GL KT88's were super quiet and dynamic.”

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Posted 3 years ago

Charles Burke

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“These tubes are much quieter than the EH tubes that were previously in my amplifiers. Better bass too.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Yep loved 'em. However some of the labeling on the tubes themselves was smeared. Kinda bummed me out.”

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Posted 3 years ago