Description
The RESERVE KT88 combines power and resolution, making it ideal for listeners who appreciate strong dynamics, a spacious soundstage, and well-controlled bass.
- The bass is powerful with deep, well-controlled frequencies ideal for complex arrangements such as rock and symphonic music.
- The midrange frequencies are full and rich, reproducing vocals and instruments with excellent texture for a detailed, layered sound.
- The treble performance is clear without being overly aggressive. A key strength is its high resolution.
- The dynamic range is outstanding, while the soundstage is large and well-defined with excellent spatial separation.
The KT88 is a beam tetrode introduced in 1956 as a variant of its smaller cousin, the KT66. Its name is derived from kinkless tetrode, an earlier name for the beam tetrode, and it’s been popular in high-fidelity stereo systems since its introduction. Since New Old Stock of the KT88 is especially rare, Ray Tubes is proud to offer brand-new KT88 vacuum tubes.
The Ray Tubes RESERVE Collection isn’t for everyone. It’s the distillation of decades of experience. RESERVE reveals audio details you never knew were there.
- Bespoke design and small-batch production
- Hand-selected by engineers to our most meticulous standards
- Higher quality materials, including gold pins for longevity
- Monocrystalline carbon Magic Coating for improved heat dissipation
- Substantially more consistent performance than New Old Stock
- Covered by the Ray Tubes One Year Warranty
Dimensions and pinout
Package Contents
- Set of one, two or four vacuum tubes
- User handbook featuring burn-in guidelines
- Certificate of authenticity and warranty
