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Are sovtek EL84 tubes any good?
Sovtek EL84 – The Sovtek EL84 has been a staple for Fender, Boogie, Crate, Peavey and other manufacturers of tube amps using the ’84. This tube really is a good value. It is predictable, reliable and affordable. You can get good EL84 tone at a reasonable price.
Are Groove Tubes any good?
The Groove Tubes GE 6L6 clone is a unique design that sounds great and reminds me of the vintage Sylvania 6L6GCs, but they aren’t particularly reliable. The Sovtek 5881 isn’t really a 5881 or a 6L6, but it’s still a great tube in its own right. It sounds good in many 6L6-based amps and is just about impossible to kill.
Are KT88 and EL34 interchangeable?
EL34 and KT88 share the same pinout and are interchangeable in some circuits.
What is the difference between the 7189 and 7189A power pentode?
The 7189A power pentode is the same as the 7189 but has two pinout differences, as follows: The 7189, the EL84, and the 6BQ5 tubes all reserve pin #1 for “Internal Connection” by the tube manufacturer. A user can’t assume that pin #1 connects to any particular tube element, or to none.
What is the difference between a 7189A and an EL84?
7189 has a higher plate voltage spec than an EL84, something like 400v. vs 300v. The 7189A is rated 440v. max. according to Duncan’s site. It’s normally not advisable to use an EL84 in an amplifier designed for a 7189.
Can I use a 7189 tube instead of a 6BQ5?
You can safely substitute a 7189 tube for a 6BQ5 (sound issues aside) but you might think twice about substituting an EL84 for the beefier 7189. The 7189A power pentode is the same as the 7189 but has two pinout differences, as follows:
What is the difference between Sovtek 7189A and Sovtek EL84M?
7189 has a higher plate voltage spec than an EL84, something like 400v. vs 300v. The 7189A is rated 440v. max. according to Duncan’s site. It’s normally not advisable to use an EL84 in an amplifier designed for a 7189. I have no idea what the Sovtek EL84M is rated.