Tungsol KT120

[stephen sawall]

Looking forward to this one ....

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/tubes/ ... 29133.html

"March 25, 2010

In September of 1950 Tung-Sol introduced the 5881, an uprated and industrial version of the 6L6GA with a 23.5 watt plate dissipation, opening the doors to the hi-fi movement of the 1950s. This rugged tube also found a home in the '59 Fender Bassman and servo amplifiers used in B-52 bombers. In 1955 Tung-Sol raised the bar of high fidelity with the introduction of the 35 watt 6550, which could deliver 100 watts with a pair in push-pull configuration. This tube was used in the Dynaco Mark III and Sunn amplifers.

New Sensor now announces the Tung-Sol KT120, which has a plate dissipation of 60 watts, making it the most powerful tube in the 6550/KT88/KT90 family. A pair of these tubes in push-pull configuration can deliver power levels of 150 or more watts. When used at the parameters found in existing 6550/KT88/KT90 circuits, the Tung-Sol KT120 is impervious to overload, delivering peak power with extreme reliability and long tube life. However, taking advantage of the higher current handling capacity of these tubes, a very unique and super powerful and stable amp can be designed using the Tung-Sol KT-120."

 

[stephen sawall]

A custom cabinet may be needed.

 

[stephen sawall]

A custom cabinet may be needed.

A nice hole saw and 4 cutouts. It would look cool with the tops of 4 power tubes sticking out

You may want to drill down a medal cage over that to protect them ?

 

[DiezelMonster]

I wonder if I can put these in my Meathead?? can't wait!!!!

 

[stephen sawall]

I wonder if I can put these in my Meathead?? can't wait!!!!

Would it turn it into a 300 watt head ?

 

[Loudness250]

I should have kept my SiGX, dude this would have given infinite headroom!

 

[stephen sawall]

I should have kept my SiGX, dude this would have given infinite headroom!

My Sig X and THD amps are what I want them for.

 

[moltenmetalburn]

I'm wondering about clearance on either side of each tube. those are huge and the 6550 barely fit side by side in my einstein. damn id like it try it though. Cant wait for the builders to start using these.

Imagine a 450 watt Herbert or VH4!!!

 

[Sixstring]

The tube don't look any wider that a 6550 just taller, I doubt they would fit in most head shells or amps that were designed around an EL34 tube. In that case I suppose you could just run a pair.

 

[stefvorcide]

that sounds SICK.

 

[titanamps]

this is relevant to my interests

 

[stephen sawall]

KT120 supposedly handling 800VDC ....

As much as I like KT88 ~ I can just feel the bass now with the KT120.

 

[OhioEric]

These KT120s sound like they might be great for tube power amps. I'm intrigued.

 

[stephen sawall]

Welcome to the forum OhioEric.

 

[diezelduder]

seriously wondering if anyone knows if these new kt120's can be put in a vh4, i just got a vh4 and am dying to get these bad boys in there!, figure if the kt88 work these will work and then some, diezel isn't getting back to me fast enough, thank you for any help,,,,,

 

[Devilinside]

Sounds interesting indeed! I'm a KT88 freak! I wonder about those in my Elmo M90?

 

[Digital Jams]

OH man the comedy these are going to cause.........................................

"is it good at bedroom volumes"
"Can I run a hotplate with these, looking for power amp break-up"
"I love this amp but it is too much for me..."
"Guitarslinger burns down house loading KT120s into his VHT2150...."
"Ok loaded my new quad of KT120s.....can I pull two tubes to lower the volume?"
"Mills is the only cab that will handle kt120s!!!"




Wait for it....................



























" I WILL own these again!!!!"

All this said I want an amp that uses these

 

[diezelduder]

OH man the comedy these are going to cause.........................................

"is it good at bedroom volumes"
"Can I run a hotplate with these, looking for power amp break-up"
"I love this amp but it is too much for me..."
"Guitarslinger burns down house loading KT120s into his VHT2150...."
"Ok loaded my new quad of KT120s.....can I pull two tubes to lower the volume?"
"Mills is the only cab that will handle kt120s!!!"




Wait for it....................



























" I WILL own these again!!!!"

All this said I want an amp that uses these

i agree with everything you said and expect that if i don't find somewhat half competent or more competent than i to install them, i will burn down my house and ruin a 4 thousand dollar amp, but at least i'll die knowing what they sounded like i guess, all well right?!