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Your Fav EL34 and why?


I am looking for some info on the EL34 tube and it's various makers, mostly current ones, but input on previous itterations of these tubes which fall into the NOS cat are quite welcome and would add some contrast.

I'm assuming like all tubes that the EL 34 tubes sonic sigs vary dependant upon manufacturer and era, as do so many other tube types.

What is your experience with this EL34 TYPE, and why did you select the one (s) you use now?

As always - Thanks so very much.
blindjim
blindjim OP
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Soundwatts
Mullard re-issue, check. Upscale, uncheck.
ptmconsulting
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"Is good bottom end a given with EL 34s???"

I found that the bottom end was effected mostly by using the correct speaker taps on the amp. With my speakers the 2 ohm taps worked best for the bottom end, but the 4 ohm taps sounded better in the mids. Go figure.

Enjoy,
Bob
stevecham
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Now running a new quad of KT77s from JJ in my CJ CAV50 and these are as good if not a little more dynamic and full compared to the Winged Cs.
blindjim OP
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Stevecham

I'll bear that in mind.

Anyone ever heard of BOI Softworks? San Diego, Ca.

Thanks.
yo2tup
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In my amp I've been using JJ KT77's and recently switched over to Winged C EL34's. The KT77's have a larger soundstage, better bass, slightly better highs, and more neutral reponse. To me, the JJ KT77 sounds closer to KT88's than any EL34. In my system prefer the Winged C EL34s.... better midrange, bloomier soundstage, more natural sounding, and more musical. With the KT77's I'd constantly catch myself listening for certain audiophile queues constantly changing songs. With the EL34's I find myself just listening to the music more rather than analyzing to my system. So with my setup and my taste, Winged C EL34's are a better match.
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