Best EL34 reissue?

What's the best affordable EL34 reissue?

I see a few options: JJ Svetlana Mullard Elctro-Harmonix Tungsol Groove

Almost all are made in Russia.

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adam18 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 670 posts 02-28-2014 at 12:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not to be boring .... but I'm also mighty happy with my matched quad of Genelex Gold Lion KT-77's. I bought mine from tctubes.com ---- very nice folks to deal with.
el34tube OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 03-03-2014 at 03:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete KT77 lacks the lush sound of EL34.
rudge Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 76 posts 03-04-2014 at 03:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Does the 77's have as "warm" a sound as the 34's? Im thinking of replacing my 34s with them, but I'm using them with Magnepans and need that warmth. If not the 77's any other suggestions, EL, for a warm 34. Any other comments are appreciated
fjn04 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,561 posts 03-04-2014 at 09:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete System matching being paramount as always, I feel the SED's are nice and warm. My speakers could use a little wake up call, so I'm thinking the opposite of what you are w/ Maggies. El34- I believe Tube Store in CA rates the Mullard quite well.
fjn04 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,561 posts 03-05-2014 at 12:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Correction on the Tube Store, and Mullards. It is actually the Tungsol EL34B that appears to have the best overall rating.