Mullard EL34 or EL84 made in Russian


Do they sound good comparing 1 to 10 scale to Mullard made in England?
I do have Eico HF81 for EL84 and Dynaco ST-70/PAS -3 as EL34.
How much will cost to upgrade better tubes for both set? Thanks for all help as I am new tube amp.
sanjose_audio_guy

Showing 2 responses by sanjose_audio_guy

Russian Mullard El34 tubes sound is good with tight bass and soft mid range. I have a change to test with England Mullard EL34 borrowed from my friends ($450 for quad 1972). Sound is increable with softer midrange and a little to bright for classical or vocal. From 1 to 10, Russian is 7 to 7.5 to comparing to England 10
Thanks for your response. I checked the website and the price for Mullard made in England cost more than $600 for quad. Russian made Svet El34 about $90. I brought EL34 Svet local and hooked up with Dynaco ST70. Sound like solid state with tight bass and mid range not softer like EL84. I also have one question on NOS tube as I read on website, still do not clear to understand the sound NOS tube comparing without NOS tube.
I do know why people love tube sound comparing solid state. Eico HF81 makes Wilson 3.2 singing much better with more bass tighter and midrange softer and warm. I used to hookup 3.2 with Mark Levinson 23/26 or 335/26. Less bass and sound is more midrange. I must sell 3.2 but after hookup 3.2 with Eico HF81. I deeply love 3.2 as base tight and midrange softer comparing Klipshorn.