which EL 34 for VTL 225s?


A buddy of mine who owns VTL 225s recently had a tube failure. He was told that the 225s shouldn't use the Tesla EL 34 tubes.

Anyone know anything about this? I know the amp has used these tubes for at least four years, probably longer.

Does anyone have a recommnedation? Cost should be a factor because there are 16 tubes.

Thanks for info.
hoosier1

Showing 1 response by ncarv

I just sold my 225's. I used Electro-Harmonix EL34's with great success. They are reasonably priced.
I don't know why Tesla's would have a problem, but, from time to time, I did have a tube fail or a fuse would blow.
Should I assume your friend is biasing the amps properly? Was it one tube failure, or all?
By the way, I didn't sell them because I didn't like them. They are terrific amps.