EL34-WC
Item reviewed
EL34-WC
"After adequate time to break in, I can’t say enough about the extraordinary difference these tubes make. Prior to these tubes, my favorites were the Mullard el 34’s. I still like the Mullard’s, but in every conceivable subjective measure, the Wathen Cryotone el 34’s absolutely outperform them. The cryotones are significantly more dynamic, detailed, coherent top to bottom, full bodied, and they are simply captivating. They enable me to play music louder with less distortion. Every part of the frequency is superior to the Mullard’s from the highest highs to the lowest lows. Further, the leading edge, body, and decay of every note is beautifully displayed in a natural and captivating way. These are relatively expensive tubes but the result is similar to an amplifier upgrade at a fraction of the cost. These are the best sounding el 34’s I’ve heard to date and I’ve tried everything from Gold Lion KT 77’s to Mullard’s, to Tung Sol’s.
These are truly extraordinary!!"
Jeff P.