6c45 driver power tubes el84

The power tubes are 6bq5s, but i just said el84 s because they are the same im told. Converting a fender hot rod deluxe from 6l6 to el84 using tad. The sovtek el84 tube has been around a long time, and it has shown continuous improvement over the years. Charlie haden pat metheny beyond the missouri sky 180 gram vinyl lp firsttime 180gram vinyl out of print. Available in single, matched pairs and matched quads. For those who dont know, the fender hot rod deluxe uses two 6l6 power tubes to produce around 40 watts of sound. Atarashi used hashimoto pt180 power transformer, c15200ch and c3040 choke coils, and hw258 output transformers. Duet and quad output tubes are stocked in platinum matched sets. The power tubes are 6bq5s, but i just said el84s because they are the same im told.

Specially for 6c45 which gets extremely hot, the smallest sign of something not 100% with the vacuum, is a reason to reject the tube. The 6ax7 12ax7 tube makes it easy to drive the amp to its full power. When pushed into distortion the mullard el84 tube has a softer, creamier overdrive that is more musical than other el84 tubes and is the tube to pick if you want dirt. On most amps, this is really hard to do, if not impossible. Mullard 12ax7 ecc83 new production preamp vacuum tube. I dont make amps with el84 tubes, but ive heard good things about jj el84s. El84s can be brighter than the el34 and have a bit less lowend. Hovland caps, gary pimm current sources, el84 sockets, and power supply. Today we are looking at the differences in the two main types of power amp tubes, 6l6s and el84 s. Because of its superior power handling and efficiency over the earlier 6l6 versions, modern tube manufacturers only make the 6l6gc. The sovtek el84 has been a staple for fender, boogie, crate, peavey and other. Being a fiddler i decided it was time to see if i could convert my amp from using 6l6 power tubes to el84.

Regarding preamp tubes, in a guitar amp the octals basically sound the same as the equivalent novals. The majority of an amps tone is defined by the preamp, phase inverter, and how the power tubes are biased. Beam power amplifier used in vintage gretsch and magnatone amplifiers. This rare 1959 amperex 7189 tube is a higher voltage el84 6bq5 tube type. It has been fun comparing the sounds on different impedance taps with each headphone. The el84 tube has a snarly sound bright with midrange punch, and is usually found in smaller wattage amplifiers. The only time the power tube type has an effect on sound is if you push the power tubes into distortion. A mainstay of affordable quality hifi amplifiers of the 1960s. The electro harmonix power vacuum tubes are great quality as well. Plugged this lite baby in, popped a nice vintage american 6bq5 el84 in and presto, i start to get tube distortion at 3 oclock on the volume knob.

The el84, el34, or 6l6 tubes are power tubes and they are different in many ways. Obviously such a construction requires the appropriate speakers, particularly horn type designs, so that the output of the amp can reach an efficiency satisfying level. Once i figured this out, i had to buy some new tubes, and sweet jesus jj delivers. The console has 2 10 alnicos in it, and 4 smaller ones i havent measured yet. Interstage transformers splits the phase equally for both el84 to work in perfect push pull mode and coupled the signal from the driver tube to the el84. I use gold lions, which sound very good, put out the right amount of power, and are not expensive. It has the least clean headroom and can be pushed into distortion with aggressive playing. Sylvania jan 6bq5 el84 grey plate matched pairquads these babies pack a punch and are milspec version of some of the best guitar amp tubes you can find. Smoother sound and the cut control now has a more usable sweep. There are no semiconductors used in the entire signal path. These larger tubes carry the load of the amp and are responsible for the main output signal. Another problem these tubes can have, is vacuum defects, but this is a general problem with all electro harmonix 9 pin tubes. The sovtek el84 has been a staple for fender, boogie, crate, peavey and other manufacturers of tube amps using the 84.

Set el84 tube amp diy project sarris custom tube amps. Sovtek says that one would have to parallel 15 dual 12ax7type tubes thats 30 sections to get the noise voltage down to one single 6c45. Ive always used jjs 84s but the last few pairs were pissing me off, they had a very hardharsh tone. The 6c45 triode acts as both driver and power tube. Popular in high powered audio and high end guitar amplifiers, characterized by greater distortion at a lower power compared to other power tubes.

Sylvania jan 6bq5el84 grey plate matched pairquads these babies pack a punch and are milspec version of some of the best guitar amp tubes you can find. Mundorf mcap polyproplyene capacitors used in the power supply. This is a real 6973, not a rebrand of a close tube. While the chime is the common signature for el84 sound, the overall tone can vary quite a bit for different makes of el84. It also affects the overall gain of the power amp, and the frequency compensation provided by components within the feedback loop one or more caps or resistors to help keep the power amp stable. The 6c45 pe is a low power triode 8 watts max for the p d paramenter. Manufacturers were quick to adopt it in general use, and they are found in many old european valve radios and other audio equipment.

The standard sovtek el84 tubes also earn similar kudos, but recently the price went up significantly. Using a matched set of properly biased tubes will yield a clear smooth sound that is fairly warm and transitions into a smooth breakup with that singing tone that el84 tubes are known for. I have listened to two different beyers so far one borrowed, senn 580s and 600s borrowed, along with my newly arrived audiotechnica w and w100s. Noval u f 6,3 v i f 0,760 ma typical characteristic.

The 6c45pe is a low power triode 8 watts max for the p d paramenter. I loved the sound of my vht special 6 with the 6v6gt power tube but even in low power mode it was still to loud when you turned the volume up enough to get the tubes to overdrive. El84 guitar amps often have a pleasant chime that defined the classic british rock sound. They break up faster than any of the three power tubes mentioned here and have the least amount of headroom. Wa33 employs a true fullybalanced design featuring 6c45 driver tubes, four 2a3 power tubes, and 274b rectifier tube, all in directheated triodes to reveal the.

Push pull with a triodepentode acting as drivers and power amps. Originally designed by mullard in 1954, they wanted to show how good the el84 tube was for audio amplification. You can find recommendations on our site or you can ask us. Jan 26, 2015 i just picked up an amp built by a friend of mine.

You can build an amp with el84 s to sound just as full as any other amp. Scott logo partial and the sittard factory code is etched in the glass. Lundahl transformers sweeden filament choke ll 2733 1. Sovtek el84 6bq5 power tube amptubes for all your tube needs. Large selection of current and nos el84 6bq5 power tubes. The el34 delivers a very different sound than the 6l6 because the el34 is a pentode and the 6l6 is a beam tetrode. Rauland borg input transformer matched pair r1050 la0082b r029 mic or sut. This tube features larger plate dimensions and improved grid structure for increased power handling capabilities.

Output pentode quick reference data anode current ia48ma transcoductance s11,3mav amplification g2g119 output power wo6w heating indirect by ac or dc. The 6bq5s the power output tubes are still easy to obtain, with many different brands to choose from. The practical situation proves we are right by this. You can build an amp with el84s to sound just as full as any other amp. Proof that those weird tubes might be worth something. If you have any questions about replacing your existing valves with our new el84 please drop us an email. They also tend to be quite a bit more expensive since hifi guys buy them. On this page, youll find the most popular types of electro harmonix tubes. Tubedepot carries a selection of 6l6 5881 kt66 7027 power vacuum tubes. Its basically an rh single ended design using 6l6 power tubes, 12at7 driver and 5u4 rectifier. Since tubedepot is in memphis, tn, the home and main hub for fedex and usps, we get very good rates, so rest assured your heavy item will be shipped at the most affordable rates. You can also learn more about vacuum tubes and tube amplifiers.

Eirc electronic tubes factory data sheet el84 page 1 of 8 telephone. We have more than 30 years experience so we are sure we can help you solve any problem. The driver tube can be roll with el84, 7788, e180f, e810f, 6688. Further, the equivalent noise resistance is 50ohm, making it well suited for a broad range of applications. Many of the eh preamp tubes are offered with standard or gold pins. If you arent sure about which valve you need, or what tubes you can substitute, let us help you. El84 power tubes shop with amptubes and get 5% off your first order. My blues jr is by far my favorite amp, and its back from the dead. Plugged this lite baby in, popped a nice vintage american 6bq5el84 in and presto, i start to get tube distortion at 3 oclock on the volume knob. Im using tad el84strs and tung sol pre amp tubes with good results. Jul 29, 2002 added benefits of the tube are that it is very quiet. Revisions to the original 6l6, such as glass envelopes and increased power handling, yielded new designations such as 6l6g, 6l6ga, 6l6gb, and finally the 6l6gc introduced in the late 1950s. For example, a 6v6 requires a different bias resistor.

Electro harmonix also offers replacement tubes for the difficult to find 7868, 7591, 6bm8ecl82, and 6973 power tubes. Today we are looking at the differences in the two main types of power amp tubes, 6l6s and el84s. More electron tubes can be found in the tube store collection of new old stock nos. Atarashi used for his listening test was a pair of western electric, we735c monitor speakers. From the 1st moment i saw the specs ive recognized this will be the new millennium tube.

Tube mavens sovtek are now offering their 6c45 high mu single triode tube. Eliminating a preamplifier triode in radios made them cheaper. The unique voltage amplifier stage drives without problems the 211s grid pemitting also a soft a2class mode of operation. Wa33 fullybalanced headphone amppreamplifier woo audio. This tube is ideal for use with lundahl ll1660 driver transformers. Jj tube upgrade kit for crate v3112 amps el84 ecc83s. It can also use a gz34 and similar rectifier tubes.

They deliver about 2w in triode mode, or, about 5w in pentode mode. Added benefits of the tube are that it is very quiet. Worldwide shipping of matched el34, el84, 300b, kt88, 845, 6ca7, 6p14pev, 6bq5, 7189, 6p3se, 5881, 6550, ecl82. High frequency twin triode preamplifier tube used in studio and hifi equipment. The best value replacement el84 valve for on the market today. It has a 20 percent higher output than the sovtek 5881wxt. The amplifying tubes are 3a167ms, which are loktal versions of the rare and expensive. Platinum matched tubes this new sovtek is modeled after the vintage rca 6l6gc blackplate. These electrical characteristics are shared with the current production sovtek 6c45. The new 6c45 sovtek tube the best discover ive recently made is the new 6c45 tube. The 6c45 p e is a low power triode 8 watts max for the p d paramenter. Comparing the grand fidelity 50 to the originals, the originals will set you back a heap of money for used pairs. Imported from slovakia, these brand new tubes have been fully tested on the industrys most reliable, voltage controlled testing equipment and exceed all manufacturers specifications.

These tubes power the pre section of the amp and are responsible for producing the boost or distortion, and adding warmth to the tone. Making a low power single ended amplifier has always been in my designing plans. So to use this for guitar, id have to use a different preamp right. A power tube died in my blues jr and subsequently also made my amp blow a fuse. Jj el84 6bq5 vacuum tube duet platinum matched the czechslovak heritage of superior industrial craftsmanship continues with the new line of tesla tubes. These were all lightly used but tested at nos levels or higher, and then further matched on our maxi matcher to within 15 milliamps of current draw for best performance in your hifi or. If you like the sound of the old triodes go for grant fidelity, if you do favor a bit more modern sound, eml would be your choice. Free shipping is limited to the contiguous 48 states.