Like Newbee, I've also found the JJ tubes to be a bit brisk in my Jolida. Not overbearingly so, but noticably when compared to the Svetlanas, which are warmer but with no less detail. I've heard that the ElectroHarmonix EL34 are most impressive. I have a quad but have not opened the boxes as the Svetlanas are doing just fine right now. I'd love to hear the Mullards some day, but...$$$$!
Happiness is A Warm Set of EL34's
OK - don't get too started on this one (I think I set myself up). I am the happy owner of a pair of Cary SLM-70 amps that have been modified for triode (the switches reveal that triode sounds MUCH better than ultralinear). Boy, these amps bring out the definition of each instrument, and spatially, in my Quad 988's. Each amp currently has a quad of JJ EL 34L tubes in them. I love the transparency, but am seeking a bit more warmth (without losing much clarity).
Does anyone have suggestions? I've reviewed the threads. Certainly, two matched quads of Mullard XF2's would be wonderful, but it's a lot of dough and I repeat the question "is it really worth it". Some like the Svetlanas, some the cryo'd Svets, some the Siemens and Telefunkens.
I'm looking for some guidance. Please advise from experience. Thanks, Peter.
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Does anyone have suggestions? I've reviewed the threads. Certainly, two matched quads of Mullard XF2's would be wonderful, but it's a lot of dough and I repeat the question "is it really worth it". Some like the Svetlanas, some the cryo'd Svets, some the Siemens and Telefunkens.
I'm looking for some guidance. Please advise from experience. Thanks, Peter.
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