To match quad EL34 tubes


I want to buy 4 brand new Siemens el34 tubes for my Dynaco ST70. The price is $40/one. Is this good price? How can we match quad EL34? or we just biaset voltage 1.56V. I am new to tube amp so I need help. Thanks again.
sanjose_audio_guy

Showing 1 response by amandarae

Unless you run the tube in your amp or a similar amp and knows what to measure, there is no guarantee that you are buying a "Match" tubes. Most of the "Match" tube advertised have close or equivalent Gm (transconductance) measurements when measured with a tester. While when you run a tube in an amp, this is not the only parameters that are important.

My experience: Like you, I still have a Dynaco ST70. In my quest to get a match set of Mullard tubes, I had tested at least 10 to 14 pieces before I got lucky with a quad and returned the rest. Some have high Gm measurements, but does not bias in the amp. You see what I am getting at?

Test it in your amp and see if it holds bias, then compare the GM on a tube tester. Buy from a seller that have return policy or accepts replacement.