Genalex - Gold Lion KT88 Power Vacuum Tube (Matched)
Need matched power tubes? Don't worry! Price includes matching in any quantity you need for no extra charge. Need a matched pair? Just order "2" tubes. For a matched quad order "4" tubes. Matched sextets and octets are available as well.The Gold Lion KT88 vacuum power tube delivers a smooth, big, and tight sound. Its clarity and tonal balance make it a favorite among musicians and audiophiles. Carbonized screen grids and gold-plated grid wire contribute to its exceptional performance. With this KT88 vacuum tube you can expect a full warm midrange, extended highs, and powerful lows.
In 1957 Marconi-Osram Valve Co. (Genalex) introduced the "King of Power Tubes", the legendary Gold Lion KT88. This tube became the heart and soul of such classics as the Dynaco Mark III, McIntosh MC275, and Marshall Major. Unfortunately, Genalex ceased tube production in the early 1980s and the Genalex Gold Lion KT88 has become very expensive and hard to find. After extensive research and engineering, New Sensor Corp. has reissued the famed Genalex Gold Lion KT88. This tube has been recreated down to the finest detail with gold plated grid wire, carbonized screen grids, and a tri-alloy clad plate structure for exceptional performance and sound quality.
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Warranty Information and Return Policy
Warranty Period: 3 monthsAll our tubes are guaranteed for 3 months from the date of purchase. (Any exceptions will be noted on that tube's Warranty tab)
If you receive a tube that does not perform to the manufacturer's specifications, please do the following:
- contact us to get a return authorization
- return it via regular mail within 90 days from when we shipped it, and we will provide an exchange or refund of the full purchase price of the tube.
Returns not related to warranty or defect will be considered at our discretion, and are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
We can not accept returns that don't have an authorization, are past 3 month, or are returned improperly.
These guidelines may be updated without notice.
Ratings & Reviews
11 reviews
My Review
by Gary
Overall, the Genalex / Gold Lion KT88 tube is simply a more refined tube and does not call attention to any of the frequency range while remaining under control with all types of music. I notice that from top to bottom it is very coherent and has a wonderful sense of ease with anything you throw at it. It reminds of something that has more power and control than the others.
I let it play for 3 days as the first 24 hours the tube sounded slightly bright without bloom. Now after 3 days it has a very high degree of refinement….is relaxed and smooth….and leans toward warmth. For me it is a real step up in my system.