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Little Pigbacon
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What're y'alls o-pin-yuns about EHX tubes? Their shape, the transparency of the glass, their suitability as amplification devices...
Blille
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Electro-Harmonix tube opinions
For my 5e3 I think in the preamp they were fine but not the 6V6s. Used to have all EHX, now they are the backup.
What amp do you want them for and which ones are you considering (e.g. 12ax7 etc)
For my 5e3 I think in the preamp they were fine but not the 6V6s. Used to have all EHX, now they are the backup.
What amp do you want them for and which ones are you considering (e.g. 12ax7 etc)
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Little Pigbacon
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All the amps. I basically want as much perspective on EHX tubes as I can get.
All the amps. I basically want as much perspective on EHX tubes as I can get.
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Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: Electro-Harmonix tube opinions
I like the 12ax7s and 12at7s. Great. The 6l6s, 5881s and El34s are also good. I didnt like the 6v6s in the one instance i tried them because they redplated, but it think maybe my amp was biased for jjs.
I like the 12ax7s and 12at7s. Great. The 6l6s, 5881s and El34s are also good. I didnt like the 6v6s in the one instance i tried them because they redplated, but it think maybe my amp was biased for jjs.
Blille
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Re: Electro-Harmonix tube opinions
This is obviously very subjective but if it's helpful, happy to help:
EL84s: had a Classic 30 with EHXs. Never had a problem, they were a bit warm. Nothing to write home about but they did fine. I would likely takes Mullards first though.
12AX7 and 12AY7: had them in a variety of amps, I think they're quite good for a new production tube.
6V6: I prefer TungSols or JJs (but they're almost 6L6s so that's more a choice thing). I did have an EHX die on me way too early on my 5e3.
This is obviously very subjective but if it's helpful, happy to help:
EL84s: had a Classic 30 with EHXs. Never had a problem, they were a bit warm. Nothing to write home about but they did fine. I would likely takes Mullards first though.
12AX7 and 12AY7: had them in a variety of amps, I think they're quite good for a new production tube.
6V6: I prefer TungSols or JJs (but they're almost 6L6s so that's more a choice thing). I did have an EHX die on me way too early on my 5e3.
Re: Electro-Harmonix tube opinions
I love them. To me they're one of the best current-production tubes out of russia right now.
I've tried their el34s in my jcm800 and orange Tv50 and rocker. They were great in there. Punchy, nice midrange and clear.
Tried their el84s in my orange th30: very crisp and articulate with good bottom end.
I tried their 6ca7s in my tv50 and hiwatt with great success too.
Their 12ax7s are on par with the tungsols, which are my gold standard as far as preamp tubes go (current prods of course). Never heard a difference between regular and gold pin though so save a few bucks...
I love them. To me they're one of the best current-production tubes out of russia right now.
I've tried their el34s in my jcm800 and orange Tv50 and rocker. They were great in there. Punchy, nice midrange and clear.
Tried their el84s in my orange th30: very crisp and articulate with good bottom end.
I tried their 6ca7s in my tv50 and hiwatt with great success too.
Their 12ax7s are on par with the tungsols, which are my gold standard as far as preamp tubes go (current prods of course). Never heard a difference between regular and gold pin though so save a few bucks...
Re: Electro-Harmonix tube opinions
You simply need to buy and try.
With the exception of a history of Infant Mortality....opinions are going to be all over the map and will vary from They Suck to They Are Tone Machines.
New tubes are all affordable, and just part of the cost of owning amps.
good luck
You simply need to buy and try.
With the exception of a history of Infant Mortality....opinions are going to be all over the map and will vary from They Suck to They Are Tone Machines.
New tubes are all affordable, and just part of the cost of owning amps.
good luck
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You know, if you had posted that before us, none of us would've had to make the effort of typing all that but noooo, you had to make us work... nice half-arsed job dude...
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You know, if you had posted that before us, none of us would've had to make the effort of typing all that but noooo, you had to make us work... nice half-arsed job dude...
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Little Pigbacon
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Re: Electro-Harmonix tube opinions
I've had it in my head for a while that the 12AX7's are a solid choice. I used to keep a few in stock for swapping into mic preamps, hybrid guitar amps, and the like. I have five products that take tubes, so I've been wondering how much of that business EHX might have a shot at.
For the time being I have ordered seven 12AX7's, including one balanced and one low-noise/low-microphonics. I went with JJ's for the power tubes this time. This should be fun, right?
I've had it in my head for a while that the 12AX7's are a solid choice. I used to keep a few in stock for swapping into mic preamps, hybrid guitar amps, and the like. I have five products that take tubes, so I've been wondering how much of that business EHX might have a shot at.
For the time being I have ordered seven 12AX7's, including one balanced and one low-noise/low-microphonics. I went with JJ's for the power tubes this time. This should be fun, right?
Lake Placid Blues
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Re: Electro-Harmonix tube opinions
Their 6CA7 is very good. It is almost an exact copy of the old Sylvania fat bottle version and sounds closer to the original than the other current production 6CA7s. It is also very dependable with no rattles or microphonics in my experience.
I prefer the Tung Sol, reissue Mullard, and the TAD EL34s, among current production EL34s to the EH EL34, but it is a good tube. I had a set, but went to =C= when they were still in production and before they got expensive. The =C= was almost as good as NOS and superior to the EH at the time.
On edit: i might prefer the EH 6CA7 to the above mentioned EL34s as well.
Their 6CA7 is very good. It is almost an exact copy of the old Sylvania fat bottle version and sounds closer to the original than the other current production 6CA7s. It is also very dependable with no rattles or microphonics in my experience.
I prefer the Tung Sol, reissue Mullard, and the TAD EL34s, among current production EL34s to the EH EL34, but it is a good tube. I had a set, but went to =C= when they were still in production and before they got expensive. The =C= was almost as good as NOS and superior to the EH at the time.
On edit: i might prefer the EH 6CA7 to the above mentioned EL34s as well.
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Progbusters
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Re: Electro-Harmonix tube opinions
I use the 12AX7 good for high gain
I use the 12AX7 good for high gain
Gone_Shootin
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Re: Electro-Harmonix tube opinions
I've only tried their 12AX7s, and I'm not too fond of them. They don't sound bad, but they don't sound great either. They sound too thin for my tastes.
For input and gain stages I like either Tung-Sol reissue or Mullard reissue, for buffers and the phase inverter I like JJs.
I can't comment on NOS tubes.
If you're looking at EL-34s for your JVM, go here and read through their reviews: http://www.thetubestore.com/Resources/Product-Reviews/EL34-6CA7-KT77-Tube-Reviews
I when I bought my New Sensor Svetlana EL-34s (for a Mesa Recto I had at the time, and 4 of the tubes are currently in my JVM), I based my pick largely on Thier description, and it was pretty much spot on.
I've only tried their 12AX7s, and I'm not too fond of them. They don't sound bad, but they don't sound great either. They sound too thin for my tastes.
For input and gain stages I like either Tung-Sol reissue or Mullard reissue, for buffers and the phase inverter I like JJs.
I can't comment on NOS tubes.
If you're looking at EL-34s for your JVM, go here and read through their reviews: http://www.thetubestore.com/Resources/Product-Reviews/EL34-6CA7-KT77-Tube-Reviews
I when I bought my New Sensor Svetlana EL-34s (for a Mesa Recto I had at the time, and 4 of the tubes are currently in my JVM), I based my pick largely on Thier description, and it was pretty much spot on.
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JeffB
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Re: Electro-Harmonix tube opinions
Yup, the ehx 12ax7s are brighter, a tad more crunchy,and you get some low end shaved off compared to JJs or other New Sensor tubes like the mullard and tung sol RI, Svetlana, and sovtek lps. They do sound "thinner" to me too. I also much prefer the Tung-Sol or Svetlana in the gain stages.
The Ehx el84s I tried were decent as well. No experience with big bottles.
Yup, the ehx 12ax7s are brighter, a tad more crunchy,and you get some low end shaved off compared to JJs or other New Sensor tubes like the mullard and tung sol RI, Svetlana, and sovtek lps. They do sound "thinner" to me too. I also much prefer the Tung-Sol or Svetlana in the gain stages.
The Ehx el84s I tried were decent as well. No experience with big bottles.
Rex_Rocker
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Re: Electro-Harmonix tube opinions
I agree about the 12AX7's having a brighter top-end and high-mids than most other current production tubes.
I disagree about them having less bottom-end. I think they have a big bottom end, but they're pretty scooped in the lower mids, rather, which gives them this sorta clear glassy character.
I think they do great on clean and mild crunch applications, but I'm not to fond of them doing high-gain. They tend to get a little ice-picky for my taste.
They've been reliable so far to me, but then again, I haven't really used them a lot because I don't really dig them all that much.
Haven't tried their power tubes.
I agree about the 12AX7's having a brighter top-end and high-mids than most other current production tubes.
I disagree about them having less bottom-end. I think they have a big bottom end, but they're pretty scooped in the lower mids, rather, which gives them this sorta clear glassy character.
I think they do great on clean and mild crunch applications, but I'm not to fond of them doing high-gain. They tend to get a little ice-picky for my taste.
They've been reliable so far to me, but then again, I haven't really used them a lot because I don't really dig them all that much.
Haven't tried their power tubes.
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Kamanda~SD
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Re: Electro-Harmonix tube opinions
I wasn't a huge fan of their 12ax7 to be honest, but putting a bright tube in a bright amp might be the cause of that! Been meaning to try their EL34s as well
I wasn't a huge fan of their 12ax7 to be honest, but putting a bright tube in a bright amp might be the cause of that! Been meaning to try their EL34s as well
ken361
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Re: Electro-Harmonix tube opinions
For your JVM the NOS Baldwin Slyvania's will smooth the amp out nice for the v1 v2 and v3 v4 I used EH preamp tubes, my DSL 40c I use a Tungsol v1, v2 and v3 slyvania's and a Sovtek LPS v4 The EH power tubes didnt last more then 6 months on both sets but sounded good so i went with tungsol el34's the combo amp gives off vibrations so might not be too good on power tubes hmm,
For your JVM the NOS Baldwin Slyvania's will smooth the amp out nice for the v1 v2 and v3 v4 I used EH preamp tubes, my DSL 40c I use a Tungsol v1, v2 and v3 slyvania's and a Sovtek LPS v4 The EH power tubes didnt last more then 6 months on both sets but sounded good so i went with tungsol el34's the combo amp gives off vibrations so might not be too good on power tubes hmm,
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Little Pigbacon
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I seen posts from others warning me off of EHX power tubes for the JVM. JJ E34L's, too.
I seen posts from others warning me off of EHX power tubes for the JVM. JJ E34L's, too.
