Nov 20, 2024 at 8:36 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 20
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Hi all,

Vintage is overrated. Why gamble on the unpredictability of New Old Stock (NOS) tubes when you can grab something brand new and matched by a sound engineer? A real sound engineer with a name like Mike! Not a robot named Beep Boop 46! Meet the Ray Tubes KT88 RESERVE. Coming with zero historical baggage, these tubes are created for 21st century audiophiles. They ship fast and free, come with a 12-month warranty, and are available as singles, pairs, and quads. Let’s make those old tubes jealous, yeah?Ray Tubes KT88 RESERVE.jpg

Product highlights 
  • Hand-selected and tested
  • Gold pins for corrosion resistance and excellent conduction
  • A substantial upgrade from standard NOS tubes
  • Low noise and microphonics
  • Fewer than 5% of the tubes commissioned for production meet our voltage, current, and sound signature standards
  • 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects
Specs 
  • Tube type: KT88
  • Socket: 8-pin
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Nov 21, 2024 at 10:24 AM Post #2 of 20
Looking forward to when you guys start making KT170 tubes Ray Reserves!
 
Nov 21, 2024 at 2:51 PM Post #3 of 20
If I still had my Octave V16, I'd try these
 
Nov 21, 2024 at 4:53 PM Post #6 of 20
Nov 21, 2024 at 5:16 PM Post #8 of 20
I'd like to listen to these in my LTA MZ3.
 
Nov 21, 2024 at 5:17 PM Post #9 of 20
Nov 21, 2024 at 5:56 PM Post #10 of 20
Have you sent any to reviewers on YouTube?
 
Nov 21, 2024 at 10:09 PM Post #12 of 20
Y'all got a spelling error on your page for this tube: "The treble is crisp yet laid-baid".
 
Nov 22, 2024 at 3:12 AM Post #13 of 20
It costs more in pairs than single? Lol
Yes, because they need to match them which is extra work.
Although I admit that if they preselect anyway to make the reserved series they already have thorough measurements and the tubes should be close to each other anyway.
It depends a little on how closely matched they are aiming for. Less than 1% would be outstanding. Less than 5% is good.
 
Dec 3, 2024 at 11:23 AM Post #14 of 20
Strange that these were released without so much as a single review.
 
Dec 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM Post #15 of 20

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