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Item: set of 11 KT94 power tubes (KT-100) Location: Melbourne (inner north Hipsterville) Price: $400 ono plus cost of post (neg) Item Condition: minimal use (as far as I know) Reason for selling: amps now sold. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: I received these tubes originally with my Stereoknight M-100 monoblocks, which ran 4 kt88 power tubes per side or similar. Those amps could manage either kt88, kt94 (100), but not kt120's. I ran these tubes for a brief while. Then had the opportunity to try some select PrimaLuna KT88's instead. In general, the kt94's come at a premium of standard/moderate quality KT88's, but are a bit cheaper then more premium KT88's (more or less). Impressions: - the PrimaLuna tubes were a bit warmer and well rounded, with improved mids and sounded beautiful with jazz instruments and vocals (my main vinyl stuff). They also presented classical very well. Mind you, they are over 3 times the price, so to that end, the KT-94's represent awesome value in my book. - the kt94's had a bit more punch. I tended to bias them rather conservatively (as with the KT88's), but I loved their extended bottom end (to my ear) and staging. They had more presence I suppose. Just different. I loved both tube sets really. Each had their strengths. Each suited those monoblocks really well. I bet if more oooomph is your thing, then running them a little hotter would reward you well. I was certainly never left wanting to reasonable volumes with 4 of these per side! Would also add that extra needed to difficult to drive speakers I'd imagine. My Stereoknight monoblocks had a bias screw for each tube, and I found the tubes, even if moved, seemed to not need adjustment, so I can assume they are all very closely matched. Note that, with my ability to bias individually, that perfect matching was not imperitive. As such, I'm not calling them a matched set per-se (even though they probably are!). I hope that just made sense! As these came with my amps, I can't say how many hours are on them. I do know that the ones in the boxes are brand new and unused. I personally put maybe 40hrs on the octet. The previous owner didn't use them much as I know he upgraded his amps not long after getting the Stereoknights new. I would prefer, therefore, to keep them together as a closely matched Octet, and the buyer can grab 3 spares! I will separate if 8 or more are spoken for. Pickup preferred. I don't have the original boxes (except the 3 new ones) but will package well. Pictures: