EL34 There is a notable difference in the midrange of an EL34. Online info says the EL34 has a more scooped midrange than the 6L6. I disagree. My ears has always found the midrange in the EL34 to be more pronounced, interesting, and pleasing to my ear. I own several high gain/ high power guitar amps that uses a 6L6 power section. Recently picked up a Magnatone Super 59 M80 that uses EL34's in the power section. The midrange response, especially when driven hard, is prominent and consistent with other EL34 power sections I've used and heard. Whether or not that sound is something you like or not is a matter of personal taste. Keep in mind that speaker selection and other factors can negate this difference or increase it. I'm not getting rid of any of my 6L6 driven amps. But I'm definitely not going to let go of my new Magnatone either. Each amp and sound has its place. They're all good.
I don't hear any difference, could be my ears being wrecked because of too much loud playing haha. I expected to hear a massive difference though, what does this say about different brands of the same type of tube though, I would likely hear even less than no difference there.
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EL34 There is a notable difference in the midrange of an EL34. Online info says the EL34 has a more scooped midrange than the 6L6. I disagree. My ears has always found the midrange in the EL34 to be more pronounced, interesting, and pleasing to my ear. I own several high gain/ high power guitar amps that uses a 6L6 power section. Recently picked up a Magnatone Super 59 M80 that uses EL34's in the power section. The midrange response, especially when driven hard, is prominent and consistent with other EL34 power sections I've used and heard. Whether or not that sound is something you like or not is a matter of personal taste. Keep in mind that speaker selection and other factors can negate this difference or increase it. I'm not getting rid of any of my 6L6 driven amps. But I'm definitely not going to let go of my new Magnatone either. Each amp and sound has its place. They're all good.
I don't hear any difference, could be my ears being wrecked because of too much loud playing haha. I expected to hear a massive difference though, what does this say about different brands of the same type of tube though, I would likely hear even less than no difference there.