teisco
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Got this Chinese tube integrated amp that runs EL 34's or similar. It came with quad JJKT77's and after reading some reviews of this power tube find it gives more of a solid state sound or "crunch?" than I want.
I am looking at the Audiophile review of popular EL 34's and they recommend Tung Sol EL 34b's to get that lush sound. The new Mullard's came in second to these but in other user reviews the Mullard's sounded better.
This is all interesting and a bit confusing so asking for opinions here before buying different power tubes.
As the review states, "If I want solid-state crispness, I can get that in my solid state amps. I don’t need it from my tubes."
Link to review; https://blog.thetubestore.com/audiophile-review-el34-family-tube-comparison/
I am looking at the Audiophile review of popular EL 34's and they recommend Tung Sol EL 34b's to get that lush sound. The new Mullard's came in second to these but in other user reviews the Mullard's sounded better.
This is all interesting and a bit confusing so asking for opinions here before buying different power tubes.
As the review states, "If I want solid-state crispness, I can get that in my solid state amps. I don’t need it from my tubes."
Link to review; https://blog.thetubestore.com/audiophile-review-el34-family-tube-comparison/
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