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RE: EL-84 Recommendations

Depends on the final tonal response and parameters of the amp being used, but:

You want midrange galore, with rich harmonics: The 1960's Mullard EL84 or Amperex BB.

Powerful, dark sound: The 1970-80's Tungsram EL84

Less compressed sound & your amp runs higher plate voltages: The 1960's Sylvania or RCA 7189A.

Powerful with a little less detail or response. But tough and relatively cheap: Reflector 6N14P-EV (Sovtek EL84M)

Those are some of my experiences with the EL84 and sub-types.





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