Best (not silly priced)EL34's and were to buy?

[sgmypod]

have some gt kt66hp....whats sound differences between el34's and these say

[Twinfan]

KT-66s are much warmer, especially at lower volumes.  They're smoother too.

EL34s need to be wound up otherwise they sound a bit harsh and cold.  They're great cranked though, really punchy and cutting.

All in my opinion of course!

[sgmypod]

tried the kt66 but running way too hot on this bias circuit...the mullard el34's yeah sound great when pushed

[HairyChris]

Winged Cs in my Diezel.

Blew the a**e out of the TADs that I replaced. Lots of balls & great for gainy stuff.

[hunter]

My experience:

=C=s are great tubes for all things rock

I love the Ruby EL34BHT in my XTC

The New Sensor Mullards are so - so (they sound a bit boring)

NOS RFTs are awesome, but they can be bright in a bright amp

JJKT77 are over hyped. I don't like them at all.

Bottom line:
For a bright amp with very high plate voltage, EL34BHTs from Ruby are a good match (and their matching is top).
Everything else, I would go for =C=s. For matching, quality and support I buy from Dougstubes in the US.

Special tip from Larry (Larry's amps): The =C=s sound almost like a real good NOS tube, when thy are biased hotter (78-82%).

[jimh]

Hotrox and Watford Valves are the places to be when buying valves.  Speak to Derek at Watford Valves,  seriously knows his onions.  If you describe your amp he'll point you towards some decent valves suited to what you are trying to achieve.

Jim

[sgmypod]

have gone for the Groove tubes el34m supposed to be a good copy of the mullard x2 dual getters....

[sgmypod]

These el34m's are exactly what I wanted articulate..and break up sweatly