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In Reply to: EL-84 Recommendations posted by thetubeguy1954 on April 30, 2012 at 14:05:02:
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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