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Does anyone recognize this EL84 tube

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I have an EL84 tube (see image) that I cannot identify. Can anyone help?
Thank you!
Terry

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RE: Does anyone recognize this EL84 tube - opalize 20:29:06 11/27/23 (4)
That's a Tungsram, produced in Hungary. Excellent EL84s, those!
- RE: Does anyone recognize this EL84 tube - Terry 13:05:17 11/28/23 (3)
  Thank you! Indeed, they do sound excellent.
  Terry
  - RE: Does anyone recognize this EL84 tube - 9050lx 14:38:39 11/29/23 (2)
    I never heard a bad EL84,LOL.
    - RE: Does anyone recognize this EL84 tube - Sondek 11:52:37 12/03/23 (0)
      I tend to agree. If I were listening to a traditional tube amp I very likely would have one using EL84's. Always appreciated the warm, brown tone they have.
      
      Like anything, some are better than others, but generally speaking they're my favorite power tube.
    - RE: Does anyone recognize this EL84 tube - opalize 15:28:58 11/29/23 (0)
      That's an interesting point!
      
      But compare Tungsram EL84 with current-production Sovtek, for instance, and I'm confident I can predict which you would prefer for its sonic characteristics.

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