analogrowl Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hi, Just bought an Hiwatt slave power amp 200W 4*KT88 (the power amp section of the 70"s DR201). Actually comes with 4 JJ tesla KT88 and got a small input stage that's act like a driver with 1 12AX7 (amplifier) and one 12AT7 (driver). I'm looking to put some really really sonically beast good valves in there. But i'm quite new at this. Do you guys have recommendations ? Is vintage really expensive valves are worst the money or just a trend that do not make sense ? I do indie black rock that sometimes tends to drone doom. So sustain and loud sound matters lot ! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Shuguang GE-KT88. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Check out Watford Valves who have some reviews and reports on tests using different valves. I also emailed them telling then the sound I wanted and they came back with a recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1340215496' post='1701264'] Shuguang GE-KT88. [/quote] these are the ones i'd go for, they sound nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogrowl Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 [quote]Shuguang GE-KT88.[/quote] Yup read really nice reviews on those ones. What about the 12AX7 and 12AT7 ? Any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 ECC81 and ECC83 from my stock of tested good ones, Mullards, or Brimars or various other ones. Mullards would be as original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I have had great sound from both the Mullards and Brimars. Both are recommended for a bass amp. If you want a less warm, more detailed sound try the American valves or for a very HIFI sound the telefunken is the best but very expensive at around £80. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogrowl Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Thanks much everybody !!!! Last but not least any place where i can get those one in EU ? I'm interested in those telefunken too. Regards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Can't make valves in the EU, so all EU means is paying for a middle man. If its vintage pre valves you want, you should come to me. Might be able to point you at some vintage power ones too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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