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EL34 & 6L6 characteristics

I finally got my garage sale tubes tested out , thanks bigshutterbug !
I rolled in some EH 6L6's in place of my EH EL34's to compare . About as close to apples-to-apples as I can get .

I am asking if there is a tube that combines the characteristics of these two tubes ?
I like the warmth , body and bass of the EL34's and the top end , detail and air of the 6L6's . Is there something that would have all of these characteristics in one tube ?
Yes , I want it all !

Thank you
saki70
czarivey
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Did you try 6CA7 fat bottles. I guess you may hit the bull's eye.
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atmasphere
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Triode power tubes do that easily.
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charles1dad
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+1 Atmasphere, DHT tubes seem made to convey music. They are special.
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almarg
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I think that Saki might be referring to tubes that can be swapped into his existing amp, in which 6L6's and EL34's can apparently both be used. Saki, is that correct? And if so, what is the make and model of the amp?

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-- Al
analogluvr
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A good 6L6 has bass as well. Nos RCA black plates are the best.
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