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What tubes fro my el84 amp?

I recieved my first tube amp today and would like to know what others are using. It has a pair of 6cg7 drivers (rca) and the pwr tubes are russian (quad). The amp is actually a intergrated with only one input so I'm using my tube ASL pre for my other sources. My other question is what would make the greatest difference in sound the drivers or pwr tubes. At the moment I like what I hear but--- Stay thirsty my friends.
south43
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grinnell
1,099 posts
 
I saw big differences going from sovteks to TAD EL84. Much fuller sound but still the clean and crisp
hifigeek1
770 posts
 
The EL84 is also a 6BQ5 in the U.S.A. The 6CG7 is also a 6FQ7.
south43 OP
386 posts
 
Thanks for your responses. I have a quad of JJ's on the way that are matched. I'll post my results once installed and burned in. Enjoy the music!
ghasley
2,499 posts
 
NOS Mullards are the gold standard with Tung Sols an excellent alternative.
south43 OP
386 posts
 
Ghasley I did see some Mullards eleswhere and will keep them on the radar as well as Tung Sols. Thanks!
south43 OP
386 posts
 
The JJ's arrived today and my smile is from ear to ear! These tubes are a keeper. Thanks to all.
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sebrof
835 posts
 
Good to hear South. I had a Manley Stingray and rolled JJs in and thought they sounded very good.
Thanks for following up!
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