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Help identifying Mullard EL34
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:21 am
by Steppan
Hello all,
A friend of mine got 2 EL34 that he claims to be mullard.
One is XF2 B3E1 and other XF3 B5C5.
Thanks
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:00 am
by novosibir
He's right! These are Mullards.
Larry G
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:11 pm
by Steppan
Thanks Larry.
Just one more question.
Can I use them non-matched?
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:25 pm
by novosibir
Steppan wrote:Can I use them non-matched?
Of corse it's no danger for the amp, but I wouldn't recommend this, because they are different tube types.
The Xf2 with welded plates is smoother sounding.
The Xf3 with crimped plates is presumably stronger in parameters and tone.
Larry G