New Matched Octet (8) Genalex Gold Lion KT88 Reissue Vacuum Tubes

New Plate Current Matched Octet of Genalex Gold Lion KT88 (6550) Vacuum Tubes

These are as close to the original Genalex KT88s as you could possibly get. Made in Russia, they look identical to the originals down to the plate structure. They even have gold plated grids, carbonized screen grids, and tri-alloy plates. It’s hard to get any higher quality in any tube than what the Genalex KT88 has to offer. If you’re looking for that authentically vintage sound even in your new production tubes, this is what you are after.

Testing and/or Matching

At VIVA TUBES, all of our customers get the same high standard of testing and matching. Some sellers charge more for premium matches but we believe all of our customers should get the same level of quality and service. 

Tubes are tested and/or matched at full operating voltage with regulated power supply on a Maxi Matcher tester for general mutual transconductance (Gm). In addition, power tubes are tested/matched by plate current (Ip) and preamp tubes are tested/matched by gain. Rectifier tubes will be tested for emissions on a calibrated military grade tube tester. 

Our goal is to match within 5% with an upper limit of 15% (15% is the industry limit to consider a set).

Hand written test data included.

Note that we do offer a few models which are tested & matched at the factory. They will be matched by the same parameters (Ip & Gm) but to the manufacturer's standards. Factory testing will be indicated in the item title and description. 

Guarantee

We offer a minimum 90 day guarantee covering functional defects - including noise unless otherwise stated. The guarantee period begins the day you receive your order.