Best EL34 reissue?

Does the 77's have as "warm" a sound as the 34's? Im thinking of replacing my 34s with them, but I'm using them with Magnepans and need that warmth. If not the 77's any other suggestions, EL, for a warm 34. Any other comments are appreciated

System matching being paramount as always, I feel the SED's are nice and warm. My speakers could use a little wake up call, so I'm thinking the opposite of what you are w/ Maggies.
El34- I believe Tube Store in CA rates the Mullard quite well.

Correction on the Tube Store, and Mullards. It is actually the Tungsol EL34B that appears to have the best overall rating.

I'm happy with the sound of my EL34B. It came with my Manley Neo250 Classic.

A couple other thoughts in addition to my recommendation of the Gold Lion KT-77s. From the recommendations you've received it should be obvious that most members have experience with at most a few of the available reissues and likely none of them used them with the same components you have.

There has been quite a bit of discussion of El34s and KT77s in the Tube Forum at audioasylum.com. Do a search there or post the same question you've posted here.

As mentioned above, there are a number of reputable dealers who do have experience comparing most of the available tubes, that's how they make a living. Send an email or call them, tell them what you're looking for and ask their advice. I've had great experience with Jim McShane and there are a number of others.
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