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NOS Mullard xf2 vs. Amperex BB xf2-x5

i have EL34 monoblocks that require 8 EL34s per monoblock. I currently have NOS Mullards xf2 double o getters in the monos. They sound amazing! I have been reading about the Amperex BB xf2-xf5 (double d getters) and some claim they are the best NOS EL34s. Has anyone compared the two? what are the sound characterists that distinguish the Mullards vs Apmerex EL34s. Thank you.
salbert

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schubert
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Back in the day I used them both and on the classical music I listen to, much preferred the BB.

But I agree with Tis49, the chances of you getting good ones in the shark tank that is tubes today are slim and none. Which is why I've given up on tube amps.
"Tests strong" means got a few months left in the them sort'a maybe.
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