sixstrings
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Just ordered a new matched quad of Valve Art EL34's and duo of KT88's for $90. I've heard good things about these tubes. Considering the price, I think I just scored a pretty good deal. Anyone use Valve Arts before?
Valve Art Tubes
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mmorse
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I have Valve Art KT88s in my 2204. Had to replace the first duo as one went belly up after a short period of time and had to put tube rings on the new set as they are microphonic. I believe Valve Art re-labels Shuguangs. Nothing against Shuguang. I had some of their EL34Bs and they were great new production tubes.
Loudness250
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I think Valve Art and Shuguang are totally seperate. The valve art kt66 comes stock in some of the HW Marshalls. they aren't bad.
mmorse
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Loudness250":2ovbnckt said:
According to Doug's Tubes. Shuguang makes the Valve Art KT88.
http://www.dougstubes.com/6550kt88.htm
Loudness250
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mmorse":2fc75zbw said:
Oh, ok, my bad. But is it the same tube as the shuguang, or just shuguang builds it for valve art? I know I had 2 sets of the shugs and they were all good. quads. hmm. I'll check up on it.
sixstrings
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As far as I know, Valve Art is basically Shuguangs "premium" tubes. Apparently, the best of the Chinese made tubes. I don't know how good they are, but if they can basically match JJ's in tone, then they're an awesome deal for the price. Last I read, Valve Arts aren't being made any more. I asked my dealer though and they said that Valve Arts are still being made. Who knows? All I know is they're available in abundance and cheap!