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EL-34: JJ Tesla or Electro-Harmonix?

Between these two cheaper brands which do you guys recommend. I'm looking for decent tubes to go into an amp I intend to sell - will keep the nicer tubes currently in it for myself. Also, if you know of other brands in the $40/quad range please let me know. Thanks!
ericusrex
thorman
1,262 posts
 
I would go with Svetlanan el34 or try the new JJ KT77 . I am using the Cryo version of the Svetlana el34 and haven't yet tried the JJ kt77 but will soon....The Cryo Svetlana EL34 is awesome!
ericusrex OP
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How much is the Cryo Svetlana and where can I find them? Is the KT77 a drop-in replacement for the EL34?
kt_88
242 posts
 
From my experiences the JJ Tesla's had the most bass and the sweetest midrange. ( of current tube productions ) The Svets lacked in bass, and I thought the Electro-Harmonix were just plain blah. But I suppose it depends on the associated equipment.
bojack
631 posts
 
I recently went thru your exact situation and found the following:

Tesla's: an unoffensive tube, evenly balanced, but just a hair lean in the midbass

EH: Very lean, a sibilant bite in the mid treble, didn't make me want to listen

Svet Winged C: Yes. Smooth, balanced, no edge, great bass, makes me want to listen
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