Mullard EL34 as a choice for your amp.

Hi Rob,
no I was thinking about NOS,
heard mixed feelings about new reissued series.
But please, share your thoughts regardless.
I am always open to good advice or suggestions.

Tweak1 , addiction is stronger - thanks & sorry but will stick with tubes for now. I also think that there is a huge misunderstanding on the characteristics
of new and old/vintage sound of tube gear. But that issue was beaten to the ground and opening this can of worms will take away from the actual question in hand. Some of non tube gear that I like are: DarTZeel gear (nice but price is beyond me) and
Red Wine Audio Signature 30.2 amp - which I really like and see myself building a system around it.

Thank you Jig for complements and interest in my question.
You are right, I should mentioned the characteristics that I'm looking for in EL34s replacements. My rig is already fast, transparent, musical. Bass is nice, well define, articulated, robust and I am not sure if it can get any better in my own setup and room. So, where I am looking for improvements is middle range. What I am seeking for is more engaging voices, slightly more body and air around the notes, detail (not coloration). Budget around $500.

Also anyone came across low noise, musical 12ax7 for phonostage.

Thank You

Thank you all for your thoughts and recommendations.

The fact is that I own one set of 8 replacement JJ Blue E34L tubes for over 2 years now. I have tried those tubes briefly (about 20h total play time) with Cybers 800 and they were quaite nice. However for the same reasons that Joe (Trelja) mentioned, I am being really caution and kind of reluctant to use them while risking the mishap or worst.

Joe,
very good point on Bob's modification and its characteristics. There is a stark difference in bass, speed and transparency in comparison to original (not modded) version. How the amplifier is going to behave with variety of EL34s is only my guess. My biggest concern is comparability, safety and of course musicality (especially in the middle range area).

(P.S
Consonance Cyber 100 Signature
is looking good....very nice)

Mariusz

I will give them another chance but not before a check up - will try to find someone locally.

It will be interesting to hear Sign. 100. If someone is looking for integrated amp I would recommend it even without audition (which is foolish and not responsible) , yes I am really confident in this product.

Cheers

Mariusz

OK,
lots of recommendations ( truely helpful ) , thanks.
From what I read here(& elsewhere) Mullard is the tube of choice if money was not a factor. JJ new/Tesla-nos and some Japanese Ampares (from 70's) not far behind.
Now, Joe said that new JJs have great middle range (weaker in bass) , what about the others??? What they sound like. Anyone cares to shortly describe the sound characteristics, lows & highs of that particular tube.
That would be very helpful in narrowing the choice of tube for specific application and use. Price range would be also appreciated .

Thanks

I think that KT77 are a NO NO for my amp.

Thank You &
enjoy the music