Nos tubes Vs new

Reginald · 10-19-2009, 10:36 AM

supposing NOS GEC KT88s and current Sovtek KT88s....which of them will run the OT and will work it much less hard?Why? it's a matter of Volts or current?
I own an old '70 Major....it was mounted GEC KT88 ...and now the repairman has mounted smaller,lower,ugly Sovtek KT88s.....could the OT failed,damage or wear out earlier or the OT don't risk nothing....i don't know the parameters of both GEC and Sovtek

T-Bird · 10-19-2009, 01:57 PM

Hi.

Reginald, I think Your paranoia about tubes and transformers are getting the better of you.

Stop worrying and play the damn thing

.

If it blows it blows, nothing much can be done about it.

Even though Sovteks aren't necessarily my first choice (living too close to the Big Red for comfort

), two of the six tubes in my Fame are Sovteks. If they're matched in any way, they're as good or bad as any other ones in the same price range.

Regards
Sam

Rockbert · 10-19-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reginald

.it was mounted GEC KT88 ...and now the repairman has mounted smaller,lower,ugly Sovtek KT88s

I sincerely hope the repairman gave you back those "old" tubes!!! Otherwise you might want to do a google on the value of GEC KT88 tubes and compare that to Sovtek, and then decide whether you want to pay another visit to that guy and get your tubes back! Hint: I have seen matched pairs go for close to $800... and you had a quad. Unless you know those old tubes were bad - saw them test bad with your own eyes - you probably got ripped off.

MartyStrat54 · 10-19-2009, 03:58 PM

I sell tubes and I buy from various sources. Right now, a pair of real Gold Lion KT88's are some of the most expensive tubes out there. Even if they are on their last leg, they are still worth a lot of money. Sort of like the time I had some mod work done on a 69 Les Paul Gold Top. I had the soapbars replaced with DiMarzio's. Funny thing, the luthier didn't give me my soapbars back. I wonder why?

Wilder Amplification · 10-21-2009, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reginald

supposing NOS GEC KT88s and current Sovtek KT88s....which of them will run the OT and will work it much less hard?Why? it's a matter of Volts or current?
I own an old '70 Major....it was mounted GEC KT88 ...and now the repairman has mounted smaller,lower,ugly Sovtek KT88s.....could the OT failed,damage or wear out earlier or the OT don't risk nothing....i don't know the parameters of both GEC and Sovtek

I seriously thought we were off of this subject.

I'm done...y'all can have this one.

Reginald · 10-21-2009, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockbert

I sincerely hope the repairman gave you back those "old" tubes!!! Otherwise you might want to do a google on the value of GEC KT88 tubes and compare that to Sovtek, and then decide whether you want to pay another visit to that guy and get your tubes back! Hint: I have seen matched pairs go for close to $800... and you had a quad. Unless you know those old tubes were bad - saw them test bad with your own eyes - you probably got ripped off.

yeah,he gave me back the old GEC,saying to me they were discharge at 50%.

MartyStrat54 · 10-21-2009, 05:39 PM

Two identical threads, except one says "valves" and the other says "tubes."

You're not getting off to a very good start. People are giving you advice and you are completely ignoring it. If your English is bad, then maybe this isn't the best place to go with your "young kid" amp problems.

No one likes to take a lot of time to answer your questions and then have you ask the same question over again. Pretty soon, no one will even want to help you.

Wilder Amplification · 10-21-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartyStrat54

Two identical threads, except one says "valves" and the other says "tubes."

You're not getting off to a very good start. People are giving you advice and you are completely ignoring it. If your English is bad, then maybe this isn't the best place to go with your "young kid" amp problems.

No one likes to take a lot of time to answer your questions and then have you ask the same question over again. Pretty soon, no one will even want to help you.

Marty--->calling a spade a spade...'n shit.

10-19-2009, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Reginald Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 81	Nos tubes Vs new supposing NOS GEC KT88s and current Sovtek KT88s....which of them will run the OT and will work it much less hard?Why? it's a matter of Volts or current? I own an old '70 Major....it was mounted GEC KT88 ...and now the repairman has mounted smaller,lower,ugly Sovtek KT88s.....could the OT failed,damage or wear out earlier or the OT don't risk nothing....i don't know the parameters of both GEC and Sovtek

10-19-2009, 01:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
T-Bird Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Finland (Northern Europe) Posts: 151	Re: Nos tubes Vs new Hi. Reginald, I think Your paranoia about tubes and transformers are getting the better of you. Stop worrying and play the damn thing . If it blows it blows, nothing much can be done about it. Even though Sovteks aren't necessarily my first choice (living too close to the Big Red for comfort ), two of the six tubes in my Fame are Sovteks. If they're matched in any way, they're as good or bad as any other ones in the same price range. Regards Sam

10-19-2009, 03:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
MartyStrat54 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Formerly Phoenix, now north of KC Posts: 2,583	Re: Nos tubes Vs new I sell tubes and I buy from various sources. Right now, a pair of real Gold Lion KT88's are some of the most expensive tubes out there. Even if they are on their last leg, they are still worth a lot of money. Sort of like the time I had some mod work done on a 69 Les Paul Gold Top. I had the soapbars replaced with DiMarzio's. Funny thing, the luthier didn't give me my soapbars back. I wonder why? __________________ MARTY 2009 Gibson Explorer-Hell Raising Machine 1989 Fender Strat Plus USA 2008 Fender Tele USA 2004 Schecter Elite w/DiMarzio's TSL100 with custom 4x12 cab. TSL122 with Man 'O War Speakers. TSL602 #1 with JBL D123 Speakers and 602 #2 with Altec 417 Speakers. "Oh so sweet my friends." DSL401 #1 with Red Fang Speaker and 401 #2 with JBL D123 Speaker. Tubes: Let's just say they are NOS that kick ass.

10-21-2009, 05:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
MartyStrat54 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Formerly Phoenix, now north of KC Posts: 2,583	Re: Nos tubes Vs new Two identical threads, except one says "valves" and the other says "tubes." You're not getting off to a very good start. People are giving you advice and you are completely ignoring it. If your English is bad, then maybe this isn't the best place to go with your "young kid" amp problems. No one likes to take a lot of time to answer your questions and then have you ask the same question over again. Pretty soon, no one will even want to help you. __________________ MARTY 2009 Gibson Explorer-Hell Raising Machine 1989 Fender Strat Plus USA 2008 Fender Tele USA 2004 Schecter Elite w/DiMarzio's TSL100 with custom 4x12 cab. TSL122 with Man 'O War Speakers. TSL602 #1 with JBL D123 Speakers and 602 #2 with Altec 417 Speakers. "Oh so sweet my friends." DSL401 #1 with Red Fang Speaker and 401 #2 with JBL D123 Speaker. Tubes: Let's just say they are NOS that kick ass.

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