Description
The SELECT KT88 excels at powerful bass and high-resolution sound, suitable for users seeking strong low-frequency dynamic performances.
- The bass is solid with a powerful deep end, suitable for highly dynamic music like rock and symphonic orchestras.
- The midrange frequencies are delicate and multi-layered with a warm tone. Vocals and strings in particular excel.
- The treble performance is clear with very high resolution and rich but not harsh details.
- The dynamic range is very wide, while the soundstage is wide and deep with extremely accurate positioning.
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 SELECT Collection offers the best tubes you’ll ever need. It goes above and beyond the baseline to bring out the best in all your favorites.
- Designed and manufactured by a team with decades of experience
- Hand-selected by engineers—only the top tubes make the cut
- Gold pins for durability and longevity
- Substantially more consistent performance than New Old Stock
- Covered by the Ray Tubes One Year Warranty
Dimensions and pinout

Package Contents
- Set of two or four vacuum tubes
- User handbook featuring burn-in guidelines
- Certificate of authenticity and warranty







