Which EL34 is your favorite and why?


I know that this question is asked, but for several years ago, so...

I’m gonna buy a Line Magnetic LM34IA and I’m gonna replace the EL34 stock tubes.
I will also replace the two ECC82 and the ECC83. Any tips for them?

simna
simna,

Here's a link to Brett Jesse's EL34 website page which, aside from being his listing of tubes he has available, provides his listening impressions of various tubes, you may find this helpful. Also, you can look up similar info on his website for the other tubes you are after. My only affiliation with Brett is as a satisfied customer

Ditto on the Gold Lion KT77s...after using KT120s, 88s, 6550s, KT150s, and JJ KT77s in a single ended pentode Dennis Had amp (with various rectifier tubes involved), the Gold Lions knocked me out. An amazing 77 that especially compared to the JJs are simply far superior. My faves so far.