Anyone replaced EL34'S with 6CA7?

[Mikelamury]

I remember the threads about the HB cabinet and seems like the DSL isn't that old, right? The speakers might not be broken in yet. FWIW, V30s (the "v-type" is a budget V30) do have a lot of midrange 'honk", so it very well could be the speakers. I haven't used V30s in a long time just for that reason, although been thinking about trying them again because my tastes have changed some.

And house levels really don't open the output tubes up, you're probably only running at 3 - 5 watts.

6CA7s were great tubes, not really familiar with current runs and NOS ones like in JMP/HBE's pic will probably cost 1/2 as much as you paid for the amp. Like anything, get some current ones, it's always worth a shot, and if you don't notice much difference, you have a backup set of tubes. Don't rule out different speakers too, maybe find a decently used speaker to try.

Yes if I put them in I'm definitely going to buy current ones that aren't too expensive. I have a A type speaker I'm going be putting in my 1x12 when I get around to it. Maybe that will make a difference. Will let everyone know when I get it done.(I've been extra busy lately but have some time around the holidays off coming up)

[misterwhizzy]

Yes if I put them in I'm definitely going to buy current ones that aren't too expensive. I have a A type speaker I'm going be putting in my 1x12 when I get around to it. Maybe that will make a difference. Will let everyone know when I get it done.(I've been extra busy lately but have some time around the holidays off coming up)

I'd recommend separating these changes by at least a week so your ear knows which amp change is causing which sound change.

[Mikelamury]

I'd recommend separating these changes by at least a week so your ear knows which amp change is causing which sound change.

Definitely, indeed a wise suggestion!

[JMP/HBE]

[Demanic]

I run one JJ 6CA7 in my Picovalve. I love it. But I suppose that doesn't count. But here's something to laugh at. Oh and it's going through a 12" C-Rex. Open back cab.

https://youtu.be/c79rgOOM7_g

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[El Dunco]

I really like the E34Ls

[Securb]

I really like the E34Ls

I was thinking the exact same thing. Taking out the E34Ls might remove the mojo that makes a Marshall a Marshall.

[Demanic]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Taking out the E34Ls might remove the mojo that makes a Marshall a Marshall.

What about the Marshall's that use KT-66's?

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[Securb]

What about the Marshall's that use KT-66's?

I would say there is a different vibe with a JTM45 vs.JCM800

[jeremy]

people have mentioned e34l's which are supposed to be slightly different (but fully compatible) el34's. the 6ca7 is most likely just another flavor of el34 these days. my first marshall have 6550s, still sounded like a marshall