Mullard EL34 that sounds best

Fyi- Upgraded amps so I no longer need my EL34’s.  Just listed a nice Mullard xf2 quad on the other US site…

After all, I decided that I couldn't indeed live without Mullards, so I will find them for a reasonable price, probably not exactly new but that test NOS.

@inna Mullard made a 10,000 hour EL34 FWIW. I've not seen one in 40 years or so.

I doubt you're interested, but if you were to try new EL34s, if it were me I'd be using one of the JJ types (they make two) or something from Psvane.

Considering how rare and expensive real Mullard EL34s are, I'd have a set of other EL34s on hand so when I'm not doing critical listening (my system is often on all day) I'm not wearing out expensive tubes.

Ralph, right, I will have my SEDs as a back up to use when not doing critical listening. My amp is usually on for about three hours a day on average.

I haven't heard about 10000 hours Mullard EL34, but I have heard about 5000 hours Mullard EL34.

Bought matched quad of XF2. Not new but test strong NOS, I see no reason not to believe the seller. I bet they will sound significantly better than SEDs.