Feb 2, 2025 · The other el84 amp I have which is the 70s Traynor YGM is probably the best EL84 amp I’ve played that has been modified with different coupling caps and presence cap and it only sounds nasally at much lower volumes. even when I listen to video clips of other El84 amps I always hear a little bit of sharp nasal tone. it might just be my ears ...

Dec 26, 2024 · IMO, there is no more robust el84 than the Soviet 6P14P-EV tube. Built for military use. To get the -EV designation, they apparently went through extra hard testing. Spec'ed for >5,000 hours use. I have a pair that is easily +3000 hours and they still test strong. I bought mine from a couple Ukrainian vendors on eBay. I'm sure they could use ...

Jan 15, 2009 · The EL84 is desired for breaking up, if you want clean headroom, don't use an EL84. Funny thing is, the EL84 is not a "good" valve, it was designed as a cheap jobbie for domestic radios. It has enough gain to delete an ECC83 in the pre.

Aug 10, 2023 · A Classic 30 is a FIXED bias amp - not like most EL84 amps, but you might do some reading. And even "self biasing" amps should be checked - there IS a bias setting, it's just not as commonly adjusted as with a fixed bias amp.

Oct 13, 2007 · Favorite EL84(s) '50s Amperex (or Miniwatt) [Heerlen-made Philips] with square-getter wire are my all-time favorite, but they're difficult to get matched. I use 'em in my dual single-ended Lexicon Signature 284. Love their unrivaled angelic clarity. Tungsram EL84 are my second favorite, and are more available.

Oct 10, 2003 · many EL84 amps use cathode biasing, and a different negative feedback loop setup. 6L6s and the typical accompanying circuitry is usually very different. and this is just the power amp section. the tone stack in the preamp is typically very different as well, voltages are very different, etc.

Jun 30, 2015 · Russian-made 6P14P-EV (EL84 drop in sub). VERY rugged military tubes that can handle 400v on the plates, and are rated for 5,000 hours. Fairly long break-in period, but get significantly better, as the hours pile on. You can get them fairly cheap from most East European vendors on flea-bay.

Feb 21, 2006 · The EL84 is a 6W bottle Wa 12W, a typical push-pull amp 17W, but it can be pushed over 7W, hence 22W Marshall. Rule of thumb for push-pull is 3 x the SE value.Actual power depends on HT (B+) and bias.

Apr 6, 2009 · Anyway, I already have a couple of EL84-powered Class A/B amps, so I thought I could add some texture by having an EL84-powered Class A in the stable as well. Actually 15-20 watts would be about perfect for my situation. I didn't know about 18watt.com, so thanks for the tip. I'll definitely check them out.

Apr 5, 2022 · More than a few "newer" EL84 amps are properly fixed, with no bias pot to adjust it. Unlike the bigger bottles, the 84s were engineered with the expectation of cathode bias (they were considered light duty tubes) and from what I've read, there just wasn't much more power to be wrung from them if used in fixed rather than cathode bias.