Super KT88 120 SE vs deHavilland Electric Amplifier Company Super 40
The Super 40's power @ 8ω is 40W against the Super KT88 120 SE's 15W and its power @ 4ω 32W against 12W. Both share output impedance (4Ω) and class (Tube).
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The Aric Audio Super KT88 120 SE is a redesigned single-ended tube amplifier aimed at delivering SET-style musicality, texture, and harmonic richness while offering more power reserve than typical SET amplifiers. It features an updated input/driver stage, upgraded output transformers, improved power supply filtering, dual tube rectifiers, and point-to-point wiring. The amplifier is built around a solid hardwood chassis with copper shielding and supports multiple output tube types and operating modes for flexible voicing and output power.
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The Super 40's power @ 8ω is 40W against the Super KT88 120 SE's 15W and its power @ 4ω 32W against 12W. Both share output impedance (4Ω) and class (Tube).
The AN845's power @ 8ω is 25W against the Super KT88 120 SE's 15W, its power @ 4ω 25W against 12W, and its class A against Tube. Both share output impedance (4Ω).
The Spirit SE II's output impedance is 100000Ω against the Super KT88 120 SE's 4Ω and its class A against Tube. Both share power @ 8ω (15W) and power @ 4ω (12W).
The Super 2A3 SET's power @ 8ω is 3.5W against the Super KT88 120 SE's 15W and its power @ 4ω 3.5W against 12W. Both share output impedance (4Ω) and class (Tube).
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