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Genalex-Gold Lion RI / KT88-GOLD LION REISSUE
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The Original Genalex name was owned by the Marconi-Osram Valve Company with the Genalex in the name used in the U.S.A. The Gold Lion was a specially selected and factory tested version. The Sovtek Corporation has reintroduced these valves by producing a faithful reproduction of these classic valves made in Russia. These valves are factory selected and are close visual and sounding re makes of some of Gold Lions the best sounding valves.
Special Offer 10% DiscountThe Gold Lion re issue has gained a worldwide reputation for sound quality and is arguably the best KT88 currently made. The Gold Lion re issues have been created just like the original down to the finest detail with gold plated grid wire, carbonized screen grids, and a tri-alloy clad plate structure for exceptional performance and sound quality.
The Gold Lion has proved excellent valve for all applications due to it exceptional imaging and detail.
It is very well balanced with a clear punchy midrange with first class clarity. The top end is very detailed and musical. The bass end is very well controlled with excellent extension and a vice like grip over the sound. This is an excellent KT88 and the one that is very difficult to beat as very few can match this valves musical presentation.
Available in specially selected matched pairs and quads, we cannot supply any single items of the Gold Lion KT88.
Picture 2 Shows the original GEC KT88 so you can see how close the Gold Lion Is to the original.
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