PSVANE "Horizon" KT88: Listening Impressions

PSVANE "Horizon" KT88: Listening Impressions - Review

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25 күн бұрын

Today I am doing a review of the new Psvane KT88 tube via a subjective listening test in a "Skunkie moded" Willsenton R8. Using some nice NOS tubes in the front end, I go over the difference in sound these Horizon tubes bring.
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@abxaudiophiles 23 күн бұрын

Just heard these in my buddies Galion TS120 amp… Really nice tubes. 😊. Stunning tube amp. Put my R8 up for sale instantly after hearing it.

@middleearthltd 23 күн бұрын

Nice to see you here.

@abxaudiophiles 23 күн бұрын

@@middleearthltd Oh yea, been here for a long time, typically lurking around. 🤣🤣😊😊

@1mctous 23 күн бұрын

Thomas himself noted the quality of the Horizon series of tubes.

@abxaudiophiles 23 күн бұрын

@@1mctous yes he did. 👌

@Guitar5986 23 күн бұрын

15-20 yrs ago I never thought we'd see any kind of improvement in new production tubes. I just assumed it was all downhill from there & started amassing a large NOS tube collection. I'm so happy that I was wrong & we are seeing modern tubes that are performing so well. Longevity wise I'm not sure if they are going to match NOS tubes but I hope they do. Typically NOS tubes last 2-3 times longer than new production. Thanks for sharing these reviews with us.

@cobar5342 24 күн бұрын

Very good to see these tubes giving good performances

@warrenbeatty9582 22 күн бұрын

Now I have to try these. I’ve been more than pleased with my EH KT88 tubes in my X7, but love rolling! 😊

@kicle877 24 күн бұрын

what you mentioned about the sonic signature of KT88 is in line with my finding of Psvane KT88 cossor series; ie; a lot of details, great layering and very quiet. They beat my other tubes (6L6, EL34 etc) by a massive margin. If you like this type of signature, put it under your future upgrade list, worth to try. I will try out the KT88 from the ACME series as my next upgrade. Thanks for your great works, Skunkie. I have learned a lot from you.

@TheJoyofVinylRecords 21 күн бұрын

I just popped the Horizon KT88s into my Galion last night and have to agree with everything you said Stephe. It was the bass that really caught my attention. I have some of their AU and AX 7s to test out and then plan on posting a review as well. First impressions were great.

@PSVANE-official 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for your appreciation.❤

@rongreen1538 24 күн бұрын

Great review, thank you for taking the time to make it.

@anhdangduc1061 24 күн бұрын

Back to back with all helpful videos!

@Fidelity_Sound 23 күн бұрын

Great review!!! Thank you.

@airgead5391 23 күн бұрын

Very interesting content again! Thank you!

@user-yd8dr4rt6y 23 күн бұрын

Along with the Willsenton R8, I got for $200 plus a set of Psvane KT88s. They sound fantastic, but more "transistor" to me. Well, the devil didn't let me rest, so I replaced them with Nos RFT (Siemens) EL34, and the other 6sn7 with Nos Sylvania and got a "sweeter" tube more open sound with the same amount of detail. It's all a matter of taste. Tube rolling is very interesting and can be surprising. Great review again.... And great shirt!!!

@rosswarren436 23 күн бұрын

Great to know that some new production tubes can be excellent. Thanks! Thinking of ordering a Willsenton R8 or a Muzishare X7 based on your reviews. Just wish you could get them off Amazon with exactly the tubes you want without buying some that you don't.

@dtg474 24 күн бұрын

I may get a set of the KT88 for my Jolida 801

@whome8192 23 күн бұрын

No Monday Monologue, but you have put out a video about everyday this week!

@adamfrandsen 23 күн бұрын

I havent’t heard the Horizon KT88, but I own the KR Audio KT88s in my Quad II 80 monoblocks - sound incredible! Also you should try the red base tubeampdoctor kt88s, very good price!

@mbracerh 4 күн бұрын

He he the nosy dog in the background

@user-es3hq5zk4e 23 күн бұрын

detailed suggest low noise which is good,would love to see some measurements...

@ernestporee3697 8 күн бұрын

Very good explanation... I have a Mc240 with 6L6 power tubes and I would like to try some KT66 as you mentioned they aren't cheap? So any help in narrowing it down is most helpful.

@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 8 күн бұрын

KT66 tubes normally aren't cheap.

@chrislj2890 24 күн бұрын

This is one I've been waiting for. Since I'm new to tubes I'm wondering how important matching is. Do I need a matched quad for my R8 or is having two matched pairs acceptable? It appears Amazon only has matched pairs, but were the four you have matched?

@nbramaputra 24 күн бұрын

Matched pairs are fine. The canals in amp are seperate.

@chrislj2890 23 күн бұрын

@@nbramaputra Gotta love autocorrect, lol.

@edwardbit8225 23 күн бұрын

wonder how the noise levels and distorion profile of these tubes compare to other kt88s...

@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 23 күн бұрын

I will revisit all this when I get my KT88 SE amp built.

@adamfrandsen 23 күн бұрын

I have yet to hear a truly bad psvane tube - try the HiFi series 5u4g, its an impressive tube for a modest price in my opinion.

@ferryvandijk3008 23 күн бұрын

Shuguang stopt making the -z series to replace them with the -T series. I realy like the kt88-T

@non-faccio-lo-yotuber 24 күн бұрын

🐾🐾🐾💪

@vespass225 23 күн бұрын

Hi Stephie, Is the current status , scematics + BOM, of your wonderful KT120 mono blocks to be found anywhere? I got very eager to build them, but in a dual mono-Single chasis config.

@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 22 күн бұрын

The real issue is the availability of tubes that actually perform at their rated dissipation. I've had to hand sort through early production KT120 tubes to find samples that actually perform to their rated specs. The new production versions red plate when biased at anything over 40W and they are rated at 60W. The KT150 IMHO are even worse.

@nbramaputra 23 күн бұрын

How is it about the bias adjust? 6550 vs kt 88 will the amp do it corect ? i have a cayin a88t mk2- i know 5% is about inside in tube world but do you think the amp only do corect on kt 88? Nice Canal you have here, i made amps 20 years ago and maybe i go again? have alott of tubes and spares and some old chassis from radios to work on!

@kenshinhimura1981 12 күн бұрын

Just got in a R8. Which sound signature would you prefer between EL34 and KT88 for it? I usually like detailed sound with strong bass so not sure if the EL34 would be strong enough. Thanks.

@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 12 күн бұрын

From what you describe, stick with the KT88

@kenshinhimura1981 12 күн бұрын

@@SkunkieDesignsElectronicsthanks. 😎🍻

@mnbsay9548 24 күн бұрын

Boooooooo! I Red Plate when I see that pile of 💩 Mine red plated (sockets melting and the base of the tubes separating) and I literally put it into the trash can . I really do think you probably saved us from a house fire or some sort of other emergency.