New production tube EL34

[JPGraphX]

Hello,

I want to replace my cheap EL34 tubes that where only for testing my amp.

NOS are hard to find and way too expensive. What would you recommend for EL34? What about 12AX7?

Regards
JP

[wpaulvogel]

I’m not recommending any EL34’s. I think you should read about EHX 6CA7. I love them in Marshall but haven’t tried them in a Trainwreck.
Don’t skimp on 12ax7. Find some good Amperex Holland I65 or Tungsram Hungary tubes. Best purchase you’ll make for a Trainwreck.

[xtian]

I've used many JJ EL34s in my builds, and have been very happy with them.

[norburybrook]

I've used many JJ EL34s in my builds, and have been very happy with them.

me too, I have used the 6CA7's as well in my last express builds and they sound great too.


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[Mark]

I’m not recommending any EL34’s. I think you should read about EHX 6CA7. I love them in Marshall but haven’t tried them in a Trainwreck.
Don’t skimp on 12ax7. Find some good Amperex Holland I65 or Tungsram Hungary tubes. Best purchase you’ll make for a Trainwreck.

I find the Amperex Holland valves to be quite transparent and the Tungsrams sound great. I found long plate RCA valves to be interesting too.

[statorvane]

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I’m not recommending any EL34’s. I think you should read about EHX 6CA7.

+1. Great sounding tube.

[Colossal]

I think you should read about EHX 6CA7. I love them in Marshall but haven’t tried them in a Trainwreck.

They sound very good.