Siemens EL 34


I came across Siemens EL 34 tubes for sale at RAM tubes.

My understanding is that these are 1970's tubes manufactured at the old Telefunkin factory.

I have heard conflicting reports of the sonic character of this era Telefunkin tube.  On one extreme warm and large sound stage.  On the other end, thin and a bit bright.

Has anyone heard that era Siemens/ Telefunkin EL 34?

mdrone

I was not familiar with Tesla EL34's until Mike Sanders @ Quicksilver recommended them with his Mid Mono's... but I'm not sure if he's selling them to the general public, but they are listed on the Quicksilver website.

NOS Mullard EL34's are supposed to be the ultimate, but they are very difficult to find and very expensive.  As an aside, Mullard EL34 re-issues where the worst tubes I ever purchased... clear as mud, soft... just awful sounding.

Yes, I have a set of Amperex/Mullard EL34.  They are very nice indeed.

If you are interested in finding some, you should contact Early at HiFiTown; he often has nearly NOS tubes including EL 34.  He is an encyclopedia of vintage tube knowledge !

His email salesdesk@hifitown.com.

Only thing to keep in mind; he sometimes takes  a little while to fill the order.

Thanks for the lead... I've been doing this a long time and I had not previously heard of HiFiTown.

Do you consider your Amperex/Mullard EL34’s to be head and shoulders superior sounding to your other EL34’s and 6L6’s?