Are EL34 tubes good?
The Electro-Harmonix EL34 tubes are ideal for any amp; vintage or modern. They offer terrific sound without the cost. They also improve the performance of any type of amp. You’ll get a deep bass with a tight sound along with a defined mid-range.
Who makes tubes for Electro-Harmonix?
By the 1990’s, Electro-Harmonix had expanded to include vacuum tubes from the best post Soviet Russia tube manufactures. Today’s Electro-Harmonix tubes are hand built in the Reflektor plant in Saratov, Russia. Each tube is constructed to the highest specifications for reliability and sound quality.
Where are EL34 tubes made?
Carefully hand picked and hand matched. Single tubes are $170.00 each. EL34/6CA7 Mullard made in Blackburn, UK, brownbase, XF2, single halo getter.
What is the difference between EL34 and EL34B?
I think you will find EL34 is the original copyright title from Mullard and other manufacturers back in the day when production was good and EL34B is the new build version. EL34s as NOS cost an arm and a leg and EL34Bs from China/Eastern Block, are relatively cheap. They are basically similar in performance.
Are EL34 and KT77 interchangeable?
It’s still possible to find every version of these tubes, and they are all interchangeable. The original EL34 tubes will bring out the midrange frequencies, and they will help give you that classic Marshall tone. The 6CA7 and the KT77 tubes have a much deeper and more open sound with a cleaner high end.
How do you know if a vacuum tube is bad?
When a vacuum tube develops an air leak (a small crack or bad seal by a pin for example) this getter color will change to pure white. If you see this you know with 100% certainty that the tube is bad. Third, look for a purple glow that is very focused around specific elements inside the tube.
Can a 6550 replace EL34?
The EL34 will be more of the tradition Marshall mid rangy bite. The 6550 is cleaner (if you keep the PI the same), wider bandwidth and has a slight scoped mid feel compared to the EL34. My personal preference is for EL34s but many do like the 6550, especially for sparkling cleans and more metally type overdriven tones.
Can KT66 replace EL34?
Back to the original question: Yes, KT66 will make music in a EL34 socket, but gain is lower and characteristics somewhat different; bias will have to be reset.
Which is the best EL34 tube for amps?
In audio amps, EL34 tube produces that signature velvet-smooth mids. EL34 excels at reproducing horns and female vocals, with silky smooth texture. A great sounding EL34 amp is a joy to listen to all day.
Is the elecro-Harmonix EL34 a good bass player?
I have experience with the Elecro-Harmonix EL34, he JJ (Tesla) E34L, and the Mullard EL34. The Electro-Harmonix is quite sloppy in the bass compared to the other two and is rolled off in the treble to the point of sounding muffled.
Where can I buy Electro Harmonix vacuum tubes?
I wanted the same, Russian-built Electro Harmonix EL34 as the rest of the power tubes, so I looked on Amazon and found the Amazon partner with the exact reference at the lowest price. I got it quickly enough, but when I installed it in the amp, things got much worse – sputterings and a quickly blown fuse.
What kind of music does Electro Harmonix play?
Electro-Harmonix EL34 no cryo These have an unusually sweet tone to them, which I really like. However they are tonally biased to a lean, treble-rich portrayal of music. If your system is otherwise tending to sound overly warm and dark, these might work for you.
