EL34 vs 6L6

[n.martinez2740]

I need to get some new power tubes for my dual rectifier. It has the bias switch for EL34 or 6L6, so I can put in either.

Just curious of big differences. Also, if anyone has any favorite brands. I play primarily metal.

Thanks!

 

[dodger916]

In a nutshell, 6L6 think Fender; EL34 think Marshall. 6L6s have that broad, thumpy bottom, less-prominent mids, and clean highs. EL34s are more mid to upper-mid focused with "chimey" highs.

 

[jnoel64]

I prefer Tung-Sol EL34s in my Electra Dyne. I've only tried those and Mullards, and still prefer the TS. They seemed a little brighter than the Mullards, and the ED is a pretty dark amp. YMMV.

 

[Markedman]

For metal use 6l6, they cut through much better and like the other guy said, the bottom end is much better, clearer.

 

[n.martinez2740]

I prefer Tung-Sol EL34s in my Electra Dyne. I've only tried those and Mullards, and still prefer the TS. They seemed a little brighter than the Mullards, and the ED is a pretty dark amp. YMMV.

Do you mean the EL34B's?

 

[n.martinez2740]

How about matching tubes? Do they need to be matched?

Also, if I use the same tube style ie: EL34's, can I use different brands at the same time?

 

[jnoel64]

I prefer Tung-Sol EL34s in my Electra Dyne. I've only tried those and Mullards, and still prefer the TS. They seemed a little brighter than the Mullards, and the ED is a pretty dark amp. YMMV.

Do you mean the EL34B's?

Yes.

 

[swbo101]

I prefer Tung-Sol EL34s in my Electra Dyne. I've only tried those and Mullards, and still prefer the TS. They seemed a little brighter than the Mullards, and the ED is a pretty dark amp. YMMV.

I've explored these, now that SED has stopped producing tubes and I really like them. I have a pair in my closet for when I run out of my =C= EL34s.

 

[mesaboogie6L6]

Really liking JJ KT-88/66 in my 2 channel revision f

 

[domct203]

I need to get some new power tubes for my dual rectifier. It has the bias switch for EL34 or 6L6, so I can put in either.

Just curious of big differences. Also, if anyone has any favorite brands. I play primarily metal.

Thanks!

I've tried it with a Triple Recto, and my Roadster ,and felt the differences were very subtle with high gain in Vintage or Modern.

http://youtu.be/IPTtbk-b1H4

Dom

 

[ryjan]

EL34's will tighten up your Recto a bunch. They seem to cut off the obnoxious lows that Rectos are prone to.