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cooljuk · 06-09-2009, 12:08 PM

Hey Marty -

Thanks for the link. I had not found that site yet.
You seem to be a pretty knowledgeable guy concerning glass. What are your thoughts on these:

NOS Mullard EL34- Matched pair (approx 7 mA apart) of Mullard made XF3. Slightly further apart than we like for Hifi, but should be fine in most guitar amp applications. Put them in that old guitar amp and hear the magic! Specially reduced price $199.99! Save $40.00!

I know the XF3 is less desirable than the 1 or 2. I've not used the XF3s, myself. A 7mA difference won't be a problem other than one tube wearing out a bit quicker if anything, I think. Would you agree?

06-09-2009, 12:08 PM	#439 (permalink)
cooljuk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 147	Re: Preamp Tubes? - Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How? Hey Marty - Thanks for the link. I had not found that site yet. You seem to be a pretty knowledgeable guy concerning glass. What are your thoughts on these: NOS Mullard EL34- Matched pair (approx 7 mA apart) of Mullard made XF3. Slightly further apart than we like for Hifi, but should be fine in most guitar amp applications. Put them in that old guitar amp and hear the magic! Specially reduced price $199.99! Save $40.00! I know the XF3 is less desirable than the 1 or 2. I've not used the XF3s, myself. A 7mA difference won't be a problem other than one tube wearing out a bit quicker if anything, I think. Would you agree?