Recommendations for EL34 or Equivalent for Rogue Cronus Magnum II / Klipsch Heresy II

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Posted by JoshT (A) on February 15, 2023 at 08:22:00

I have a Cronus Magnum II, which I enjoy with the stock KT120s and winged C 6550s, but I've been looking to try some EL34s in it for quite some time. I have a Gold Lion reissue 12au7 preamp tube in it and the other small tubes are the stock JJs. I am currently running Klipsch Heresy IIs so the lower power is not an issue nor is depth plumbing bass.

My only real experience with EL34s was hearing a Conrad Johnson MV60 (non SE version) about 20 years ago, which I believe had the SED winged C EL34 in it. I found the sound intoxicating. To the extent possible, that's the sound I'm looking to replicate.

From the user reviews and seller descriptions I've read, I am leaning towards the Russian Mullard EL34 reissue, which has been compared favorably to the old winged C.

I have to admit to preferring not to buy Russian tubes since the invasion of Ukraine, so while I'm open to doing so if need be, and would appreciate recommendations, I'd also appreciate thoughts on, say, JJ or Psvane EL34s (or equivalents).

Thanks in advance!
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Topic - Recommendations for EL34 or Equivalent for Rogue Cronus Magnum II / Klipsch Heresy II - JoshT 08:22:00 02/15/23 (14)

This got me looking at my tubes and I have a couple a dozen of the. - John PA 09:57:05 02/16/23 (2)

Nice! If you ever wanna sell a quad, lol . . . - JoshT 17:18:03 02/16/23 (1)

I originally bought these for the 6 PACS I have but . . . - John PA 19:51:43 02/16/23 (0)

Recommendations for EL34 - airtime 08:10:31 02/16/23 (0)

I made my decision for now . . . - JoshT 07:48:35 02/16/23 (4)

RE: I made my decision for now . . . - garymuffley 08:59:33 02/16/23 (3)

Thanks! - JoshT 09:22:33 02/16/23 (2)

RE: Thank you... - dean_martin 09:31:55 02/16/23 (1)

Will do! nt - JoshT 17:15:29 02/16/23 (0)

How do you like the =C= 6550s? - Jack G 15:06:46 02/15/23 (1)

I really like them! - JoshT 15:51:13 02/15/23 (0)

RE: Recommendations for EL34 or Equivalent for Rogue Cronus Magnum II / Klipsch Heresy II - dean_martin 14:36:37 02/15/23 (2)

RE: Recommendations for EL34 or Equivalent for Rogue Cronus Magnum II / Klipsch Heresy II - Jack G 05:43:47 02/16/23 (0)

Thanks! - JoshT 15:55:19 02/15/23 (0)

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