Siemans EL34


Anyone tried the East German Siemens NOS EL34 manufactured by RTF?
Please let me know what you think. 
Thanks, Brad
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mikirob,
In reference to your post, early March; Psvane is now manufacturing a KT120. www.grantfidelity.com has a select issue available on there website.
Brad
mikirob
Thank you for the reference to the Tim Smith shootout and Brent Jesse. I am sure it will be very helpful. I found 3 vendors that have them, but had forgot to check to see what Brent sells. 
Thanks again, Brad 
sfar
Thanks for the info. I know of three vendors that currently have stock. Roger Modjeski @ RAM Labs seems to have the best tested/matched tube. With regard to the GL KT77s you refer to, they were rated #1 and tied with the Black Treasure 6CA7 in the Tim Smith Wall of Sound shootout that mikirob refers to (above). Tim actually liked the BT tube better, but drew the conclusion that the GL warranted a tie due to there cost (1/2 of the BT) and similar sonic values/characteristics  of the GL.
Since the shootout the BT have gone down in cost to $329.00/quad, which is about what RAM Labs/Tube Audio Store is selling the RFT/Siemens EL34.

mikirob, thanks, I forgot about Vintage tube.

Thanks again
Brad
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