Rolling to Mullards...........
 

Just rolled a quad of these into my C1000. We have about 40 hours on them. Really enjoying the low end.

Ordered a quad of these for my MC2301's. Rolling...........................

Hmm... keep us posted.

These tubes still sound good to me with over 100 hours. The low end has mellowed some or maybe I am just used to the sound now. :yes::yes::yes:

Has anyone compared Mullard EL34s to the stock Primaluna EL34s? If so, what differences do you hear? (The standard Mullard, not the obscenely expensive FX series!)

EDIT: Upscale Audio's site has the answer: "Other EL34's to consider are the rare and expensive SED Winged C which is very good sounding. The Mullard re-issue which wears like iron but maybe not as warm." I don't want to lose any warmth! (I already went through that with Gold Lion KT77s. I loved their clarity and presence for a while, but then I started missing the lusher midrange of the stock EL34s that came with my amp. The KTs would probably work better for rock or other electronic music--I mainly listen to classical and acoustic jazz.)

Haven't heard the Mullard EL84 but have a pair of the re-issued Mullard El84s. They sound fairly good, not my favorite EL84 but a good solid tube with a clean, defined sound.

I concur with your perspective of the GL KT77. I like them a lot but they do lean toward clarity and imaging and away from warmth. My vintage USA Fat Boy 6CA7s are warmer.