Best EL34 reissue?


What's the best affordable EL34 reissue?

I see a few options: JJ Svetlana Mullard Elctro-Harmonix Tungsol Groove

Almost all are made in Russia.
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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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Based on some responses in this thread, thanks Sfar, I got a quad of Genelex KT-77's last week from Jim McShane. Great service and fast communication and shipping. The tubes are as good as advertised more transparent and just more oomph than my previous JJ's for lack of a better word. A great rec thanks guys!