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The Gold Lions have a similar "problem". I'd think that all has something to do with the materials used in tube construction. Let's face it - the uber rare minerals used in the older tubes just aren't available anymore, or extremely pricey.
PS - both these and the KT120's (as well as most current production KT88's) have three getters. A lot of the early production "premium" tubes (MOV anyone?) got away with one. I'd also attribute that to production and material issues as the tube designs are otherwise similar.
Oh. And foil getters always sound better.
(Let the carnage begin) ;-}
The Gold Lions have a similar "problem". I'd think that all has something to do with the materials used in tube construction. Let's face it - the uber rare minerals used in the older tubes just aren't available anymore, or extremely pricey.
PS - both these and the KT120's (as well as most current production KT88's) have three getters. A lot of the early production "premium" tubes (MOV anyone?) got away with one. I'd also attribute that to production and material issues as the tube designs are otherwise similar.
Oh. And foil getters always sound better.
(Let the carnage begin) ;-}