ALTERNATIVES to the EL34

[TwilightOdyssey]

Specifically, the KT77 valve.

Has anyone here used it? What are your impressions?

[OlinMusic]

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There was a whole thread on this weeks back
Do a search

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

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The ones I have tried reminded me of 6CA7's.
More round bottom, healthy mids and a good headroom.
Lots of power was what struck me the most.

[TwilightOdyssey]

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Thanx, Rid.

I'm ordering a set of KT77s and 6CA7s today, and will compare em to the Mullard EL34s already in my amp.

[STRATDELUXER97]

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Most of the posts I've read about these tubes vs the EL34s,has been that folks still favor the EL34s....I've wondered about this topic myself?

[Rich_S]

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Do a search at 18Watt.com and AX84.com. I seem to remember some discussion on one or both of those boards when the KT77 first came out.

[TwilightOdyssey]

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Thanx, Rich!

I was doing some reading, and it looks like some people prefer the 6CA7 for it's clarity, but I'm not exactly looking for a clean tone.

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

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I think it works quite good for dirty stuff¨

[STRATDELUXER97]

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I think it works quite good for dirty stuff¨

So does "SOAP"

[Benjy_26]

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Most of the posts I've read about these tubes vs the EL34s,has been that folks still favor the EL34s....I've wondered about this topic myself?

I'm kind of fond of the 6CA7"s AND the EL34's. I like the 6CA7's more when I need a big bottom, but the 34's just scream RAWK. :6:

BTW, EH's 6CA7's are pretty darned good, if you ask me.

[TwilightOdyssey]

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BTW, EH's 6CA7's are pretty darned good, if you ask me.

The EH 6CA7 ranked VERY high in a recent review!!

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

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Man I love big tubes...always dig that that special sound they make.
KT-88's, KT-66's, KT-77's
I love it.

[TwilightOdyssey]

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Okay, I ordered a set of 6CA7s and KT77s ... I love being 'in the biz', got a really great price on em!

I think that I won't be able to do any experimenting until after LGS, though.

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

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Chime in when you have tested them
Nothing like tubes

[SoCalSteve]

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I ordered some KT-77's myself - should be here Saturday. I understand they need to burn-in for about 5 hours though before they really start to shine. Maybe some people didn't give them enough time. Can I just leave the amp on for a few hours or do they need to be played through?