Is KT77 now the preferred Diezel Tube?!

[RJF]

Is KT77 now the preferred Diezel Tube?

For this week anyway.....

 

[Joeytpg]

I've tried EL34, KT77 and 6L6 on my VH4. Didn't like the EL34s that much, KT77 were very good, but I'm sticking to 6L6 thank you

 

[Ventura]

I don't think so Reza. I think the reason Poppa mentioned that in another thread was that the OP was inquiring about getting more of a glassy effect like that of KT88s. Poppa just said the closest thing to - that he recommends - is KT77.

Least that's my take on it.

Mo

 

[bananaladonpcp]

In another thread peter has said that he had a 50% failure on the batch of EL34's that he had so he switched to kt77s.

 

[Peter Diezel]

Is KT77 now the preferred Diezel Tube?

For this week anyway.....

but there is a truth:

Before I recommend the next tube I want to be
sure to use this tube the next years. Too much
changes during the last 3 years.

I ordered another 500 tubes for a test run.

Till now the tube sounds good and is very, very
reliable. The reason is a maximum rating of 800 volt
on the screen grid.

I will make a statement after the next 4 to 8 weeks.

Thanks,
Peter

 

[i.ak]

Peter, does this mean that I will never receive the EL34 BeeGees I ordered months ago?

 

[Peter Diezel]

I have a few I can select for You.

What happend to the order ?

Please re send to my email address.

Thanks,
Peter

 

[Peter Diezel]

I keep seeing this on different posts as a recommendation.

Should I put these in my VH4 and Hagen now?!

Give them a try, Reza and tell me Your opion.
But ... YOU DON`T HAVE TO

 

[Capulin Overdrive]

Really need to specify JJ or Gold Lion when talking 77's!


I'm running Gold Lion KT-77's in my VH4, put them in because they have a higher mid focus than SED 34's.


Papa, have you tried EH 6CA7's? I never tried these in a Diezel, but they're my second choice after SED in most Marshall mod type amps.

 

[Peter Diezel]

It´s the KT77-JJ. We are not far away (200 kilometers)
from the factory. Haven´t tried the EH´s till now but
if You consider I will get a quartet in my hands.

 

[hotlicks2go]

Ordered my JJ 77's curious to hear the differance from el34. Need a little more compressed feel... and 88's or 6l6 doesnt get. But bit more open than a 34 while maintaining the Mids.

 

[Ventura]

I obviously stand SERIOUSLY corrected...

Well, I love the EL34s in my Hagen, love the KT77s in my 20thA, got a 20thA Sheevs coming down the pipe with 88s, so hey, let's see what comes of the new glass. One thing I CAN say with certainty is that I sure as hell don't see a need to change the tone of my Hagen... Thing slaughters as is

 

[synchu]

Well so be it. I tried whatnot, including KTs and keep coming back to EL34s. While many things can go wrong, if you are ordering in batches of 500-1000, if you are ordering a quartet or sextet, risks are much lower.
There is just something magical between my Einy and a nice fresh set of EL34s.
The only amp where I don't have EL34s is a Mark 4 (sort of) amp made for me

 

[hotlicks2go]

I always come back to a quality sounding el34 as well. Although I like aspects of different tubes. Would be nice if the 77's bring a worthy combination of qualities to the table.

 

[bananaladonpcp]

You can mix them with the herbert. I think I may try to get my hands on some 77s and combine them with some el34s and some 6l6's maybe some kt66s and kt88s as well.

Alex

 

[phil b]

I've been running kt77's and 6550's in the Einstein and it is absolutely the best combo I've used. Totally brutal with a sweet mellow clean.

 

[PaulyPanacea]

tube talk...now im in!!!

i loved the KT77s in my VH4. totally killed the EL34s to me. Just better tone overall....even when the KT77s were taboo...

but u still know my fave!!!
Happy New Years to all!!!

 

[f150]

I play now the JJ KT77 for about two weeks, and i must say, for me is that the best sounding tube wich i have ever heard! The sound is clear but not to glaring. All in all a very nice warm tone. With the KT77 the artificial harmonics are very nice to play. I love this tube!

Sorry for my bad english...

 

[bananaladonpcp]

I play now the JJ KT77 for about two weeks, and i must say, for me is that the best sounding tube wich i have ever heard! The sound is clear but not to glaring. All in all a very nice warm tone. With the KT77 the artificial harmonics are very nice to play. I love this tube!

Sorry for my bad english...

Your english is not bad. What amp are you running the KT77's in?


-Alex

 

[Ventura]

I love Gold Lion KT77s in my 20thX.
6550s in my VH4S.
Stock EL34s are tits in the Hagen so far...

PEACE

Mojo...UNCLE Mojo