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Which Mullard EZ81 Is Peferred For The AE3 DJH Preamp

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Some time back, it was recommended that I get a hold of a "real" Mullard EZ81 rectifier tube to make a real difference in my AE3 DJH Preamp. From what I understand depending on the year or grade the Mullard EZ81 will have different construction and/or design. Is there a preferred year or tube design that I should look for? Please advise. Thank you.

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I think they sound the same...... - Kevin Deal 08:25:52 09/06/03 (0)
Same with the Mullard 5AR4. You may pay a premium for a metal base GZ34...but I could never ever tell one bit of difference in my experience.
Re: Which Mullard EZ81 Is Peferred For The AE3 DJH Preamp - fatbottle 00:47:13 09/03/03 (1)
Hello ,
There are only two version of EZ81 I know of : ring getter and square getter , the rest of the internals are the same . Even the later types have the '8t1' product code seem the same as the '8t0' versions . Mullard EZ81 are like Mullard GZ34 , almost indestructible and long lasting .
...FB
- Re: Which Mullard EZ81 Is Peferred For The AE3 DJH Preamp - valvesr4me 08:21:58 09/03/03 (0)
  The best quality EZ81 were made by Mullard, Lorenz, Valvo and Siemens, nothing else comes close. You wont be sorry with any of them as all of them are VERY good, i.e excellent sounding and rugged/long lasting.
  I prefer the Hamburg made Valvo, as they have a slight sonic edge.
  Dieter

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