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Dipping my toes into EL84 tubes

As I am researching amplifiers, it occurred to me I don’t have experience with el34 (though I have heard a Leben 600), el84 which people seem to like, 300b or any of the major tubes really.

 

so based on the seemingly overwhelming love people have for EL84, I’ve been looking for cheap but decent integrated or power amp based on EL84.  Used is fine and under $1k USD. If you’ve heard it and thought it was pretty darn good for the money let’s hear it. 

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facten
3,113 posts
 

I have a Finale Audio 7189 MK2 integrated amp -  22wpc with EL84M or 7189A tubes, 20 wpc with "standard" EL84 or 7189 tubes, Hashimoto output transformers, Mundorf silver/oil caps, tube rectified. Really nice sounding amp. Don’t know if you can find one used , and if so likely above your $1K price tag but worth it

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curiousjim
5,925 posts
 

Don’t the Dynaco ST 70’s use EL84’s? 

celtic66
1,925 posts
 

Dynaco ST 70 mostly EL 34.  Think there were some rare conversions.

dynacohum
833 posts
 

When I was a collegian (1969-1973) a classmate had an Dynakit SCA35 with KLH Seventeens.  I had an SCA80 and A-25s.  Why did his setup sound better?  All the reasons!  PAS preamp and EL84 vs early Xsistors, and the smooth Kloss tweeter vs the peaky SEAS dome.  

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car123
159 posts
 

I have a music reference RM-10, it sounds wonderful and uses EL-84s.  These amps are very hard to find as people do not let them go but if you are able to get your hands on one you will likely be very happy with it. 

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