TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Specifically, the KT77 valve.
Has anyone here used it? What are your impressions?
Has anyone here used it? What are your impressions?
ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
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Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
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.
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
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
Thanx, Rid.
I'm ordering a set of KT77s and 6CA7s today, and will compare em to the Mullard EL34s already in my amp.
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
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
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?
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
HomeGrownToneBrewologist
Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
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.
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
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
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.
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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Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
I think it works quite good for dirty stuff
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I think it works quite good for dirty stuff
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STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
So does "SOAP" :27: :smack: :laugh2:
Rid said:I think it works quite good for dirty stuff
So does "SOAP" :27: :smack: :laugh2:
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
The EH 6CA7 ranked VERY high in a recent review!!Benjy_26 said:
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
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.
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
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
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.
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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Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
Chime in when you have tested them
Nothing like tubes
Chime in when you have tested them
Nothing like tubes
SoCalSteve
New member
Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
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?
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?
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TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
Yes, you need to have signal passing thru the amp, otherwise you're just activating the heaters, and not really using the valves. I usually put a CD player thru the amp, and set my Hot Plate at 'Load' and let the amp play for a day or two.SoCalSteve said:
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
When I first heard the Mullards, I thought them to be a little too soft. I ended up mixing them with a pair of EH EL34s to add more grit and bite.
Yes on both questions - I've talk to Scott about em and I still use the Quick Rod. (You will have to pry it from my cold, dead hands!!)MikeF said:
When I first heard the Mullards, I thought them to be a little too soft. I ended up mixing them with a pair of EH EL34s to add more grit and bite.
Re: ALTERNATIVES to the EL34
I just ordered a matched quad of KT77 from Eurotubes. Someone on JP forum posted recordings that show the difference between EL34 and KT77 in clean and distortion on Mesa Mark III. The KT77 sounds smoother and richer, and the EL34 sounds harsher (in a good way). I can understand why some people would still prefer EL34.
I guess, I'll just mix my EL34L and KT77 in stereo then. :fingersx: :smokin:
I just ordered a matched quad of KT77 from Eurotubes. Someone on JP forum posted recordings that show the difference between EL34 and KT77 in clean and distortion on Mesa Mark III. The KT77 sounds smoother and richer, and the EL34 sounds harsher (in a good way). I can understand why some people would still prefer EL34.
I guess, I'll just mix my EL34L and KT77 in stereo then. :fingersx: :smokin:
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