GoldLion KT-77 for the last many years. I've got the 20thA version of this head, but I think I loaded the GL77s into that head within the first couple years of ownership and they've been in there since then - and I got my amp as one of the first off the line. So, A+ for longevity, and A+ for tone for sure.With =C='s being outlandishly expensive these days, what are y'all using for EL34's in your Ecstasy? I've had JJ E34L's lately, but I'm curious if there's another brand that can handle how hard Bogners run their power tubes.
Apparently BHTs are a Ruby relabeled Chinese tube that are no longer in production due the factory fire that occurred. I plan to go to the JJ produced version of the tube that is a Ruby EL34-CZ instead of Ruby EL34-BHT.Ruby EL34 BHTs
They have a very distinct aggression and distinct tone to them that doesn’t sound like others. I didn’t realize how much of my 101B’s tone was contributed by the power tubes.
As far as their sound, they don’t have a mid emphasis to them like JJ 6CA7s. Their low end is very solid and extended. Their highs are aggressive and pronounced. It allows you to crank on the mids while still getting a solid low end response.
heyRuby EL34 BHTs
They have a very distinct aggression and distinct tone to them that doesn’t sound like others. I didn’t realize how much of my 101B’s tone was contributed by the power tubes.
As far as their sound, they don’t have a mid emphasis to them like JJ 6CA7s. Their low end is very solid and extended. Their highs are aggressive and pronounced. It allows you to crank on the mids while still getting a solid low end response.
LPS in the PI, GL-ECC83 in V1 - Chinese HG for the rest.Your favorite preamp tubes for el34 ecstasy?