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Enjoythemusic.com has just published its "World Premier" review on Shuguang Treasure series 6CA7-Z and KT-88Z.
Reviewer Nel Ferre says: "Beyond good... these are great!" "I found that I preferred the Treasure Series 6CA7 to the regular grade Shuguang KT-88 in my system for their extended highs and midrange beauty. I appreciated the Treasure Series' bass texture, but I found myself wishing for more authority. That is where the Treasure KT88's extra bass grunt came into play. I found these to be my favorite of the lot, by a big margin. I found them to be the most balanced of the tubes I have on hand top to bottom, with incredible detail. Dynamics, both micro and macro... check. The Treasure Series KT88 really has it all just like a Black and Tan. Keep in mind, I am not slighting the Treasure Series 6CA7 I still preferred them to my usual tubes. This is high praise".
"Shuguang's Treasure Series 6CA7-Z and KT-88Z tubes are both stellar performers. ....While the Treasure Series 6CA7 is the only EL34 type tube that I have ever heard that I could easily live with long term, their KT88s (to my ears and taste) are even better yet. Though I prefer the KT88s both models are very highly recommended".
Shguang Treasure 6CA7-Z, MSRP US$230/pair, http://grantfidelity.com/site/Shuguang_Treasure_6CA7-Z
Shguang Treasure KT88-Z, MSRP US$300/pair, http://grantfidelity.com/site/Shuguang_Treasure_KT88-Z