Should I switch from Electro Harmonix EL34 to ???

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About 5 years ago I purchased a Fisher 400x from Paul at Bizzy Bee for use primarily with Quad 57's and occasionally with early 16 ohm JBL S7's. Paul crafted a 15 watt/channel power amp section using Electro-Harmonix EL34EH's in triode mode. Fantastic sound from this unit...far superior to the Marantz 7 and 9's I had been using. Anyway, one tube is now on it's death bed and before buying a new set of the same, I thought I'd inquire of the wise sages here at the Asylum who may be able to offer some advice. I don't hear highs any more...not above 9,000HZ, so that's not a concern. If I had my druthers, I'd probably wish for a tube that would "tighten up" the bass a bit while preserving a delicate midrange. All opinions welcome.

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Topic - Should I switch from Electro Harmonix EL34 to ??? - JRL 11:54:30 04/16/06 (5)

Re: Should I switch from Electro Harmonix EL34 to ??? - Dimitry 12:26:36 04/16/06 (4)

Please clarify... - JRL 14:51:49 04/16/06 (3)

Re: Please clarify... - Dimitry 16:30:08 04/16/06 (2)

Thanks... - JRL 16:45:40 04/16/06 (1)

Re: Thanks... - Dimitry 17:29:46 04/16/06 (0)

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