Super KT88 120 SE

This is a complete redesign of my popular Super KT88/120 SE amplifier, which extends its performance in power output and sound quality. An updated input/driver stage, upgraded output transformers, power supply filtering stages, dual rectifiers, and better components elevate its performance!

The Super KT88 120 SE amplifier is an incredible platform for the audiophile seeking the level of musicality and texture that a true SET amplifier can deliver- while providing power reserves that most SETs are not capable of. The parts are maximized for rich dynamics, ultra-low distortion, and full-bodied harmonic content while retaining a “dead black” background between musical passages. A toroidal power transformer, Transcendar output transformers, all film cap power supply, dual tube rectifiers, and Jupiter copper foil coupling caps all wired using point-to-point architecture allow this unit fine attention to musical detail with “bloom” and “meat on the bones” that typically are not met with this type of power reserve or flexibility. This amplifier can use EL34, KT88, KT120, KT150, and KT170 tubes, as well as Triode-strapped (closest to a true SET sound) or Ultra-Linear mode (which effectively nearly doubles the power and tightens bass while extending frequency response). This amplifier provides a large and wide soundstage that is accurate yet blooms with rich harmonics. It’s essentially two amplifiers in one and can use any of 5 power tubes.

• Solid hardwood chassis with thick aluminum top and bottom plates
• Copper shielded chassis
• Toroidal power transformer for very low noise and no EMI
• Oversized 30 watt output transformers
• Dead silent at idle and no self noise
• Dual 5U4GB tube rectifiers
• All gold plated connectors
• Extremely flexible, can use 5 different power tubes in either ultra linear or triode mode
• Continuously variable negative feedback
• Can be used with or without a preamp depending on driver tube choice
• Single 6SL7 input and single 6SN7 driver stages