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Yes, but Class B and very cold biased Class AB amps sound like crap, so if you want rock god tone and high output power, the output tubes usually have to take a beating or you can go with larger tubes like the KT88 with a higher Pda rating.
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I power it up, not too many adjustment, just have 420V, happens to be 33mA without even touching the bias. I cranked to 1/4. It's loud!!! It sounded quite different from 6L6 and 6V6. 6L6 and 6V6 are similar. Of cause By increasing from 400 to 420, I raise the preamp voltage too. This one is much brighter, stronger but lack bottom. Very British tone. I am starting to worry the WGS Veteran 30 might not give me enough bottom.Comment
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It is very loud!!! It is not as bright when cranking up. I have the preamp plates average about 240V( high) together with the EL34, It gives a very heavy sound ( more the Marshall type) and I am liking it so far. I can never get this thick heavy sound from 6L6 or 6V6.
I just received the WGS Veteran 30 and is humming in the garage with 60Hz. It won't be ready until late. I might cheat a little and just run only 6 hours so I can crank it up tonight.
I just ordered 4 Shuguang EL34. The two I have is so lopsided one almost double the current than the other, there is no way I can give it a good adjustment. Right now, one is about 35mA and the other is close to 60!!!Comment
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Would the seller let you exchange one for better matching? That only seems fair, one of them is way out of tolerance and might be considered defective.Originally posted by Alan0354 View PostComment
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That was a pair I have for a long time and they are used. I don't even remember where and when I got them. So I have to buy new ones anyway because I don't want to design anything based on might be old worn out tubes.Originally posted by jazbo8 View PostComment
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