KT 66 or NOS EL34


I have a modified Dynaco Stero 70 amp from Will Vincent that accepts either KT66 or EL34. I tied the stock EL 34 and swictched to the Gold LION KT66. The sound is bigger, more robust and dynamic with the KT 66. Just wondering if I substituted a NOS EL34 if they would better the KT66. does anyone have any experience with these tubes and what EL34's they would reccommend
cavy

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The Genelex Gold Lion KT77 recommendation is a very good one if you want to explore the EL34 type without the uncertainty and expense of the more sought after NOS tubes.

If you do want to try NOS EL34s a good bet is the East German made RFT. They were branded and sold by lots of companies including Siemens and Telefunken. The supply of them seems to be greater than the exotics and the price lower. As with any vintage tube you'll want to get them from a reputable dealer who can test and match them. Actually, that goes for the KT77s, as well, even though they're current production.

Whether you'd prefer EL34s to your KT66s, though, is a question no one here will be able to answer for you.