Ray Tubes RESERVE EL34

RESERVE EL34

The EL34 is a power pentode vacuum tube that was introduced by Mullard in 1955 and is usually found in an amplifier's final output stage. Befitting its British origins, the EL34 was commonly used in amps built by companies like Marshall and Vox, and as a result it became associated with British music of that era.

Product Highlights

RESERVE is the Ray Tubes flagship tier. Bespoke design, small-batch production, and the most meticulous selection Ray Tubes does, for systems where the tube is the last variable left.

• Bespoke design and small-batch production
• Hand-selected by engineers to our most meticulous standards
• Higher quality materials, including gold pins for longevity
• Monocrystalline carbon Magic Coating for improved heat dissipation
• Substantially more consistent performance than New Old Stock
• Unlike NOS and most other new production, covered by the Ray Tubes
  One Year Warranty
  

Sound Characteristics 

The RESERVE EL34 offers powerful low frequencies, a balanced midrange, clear high frequencies, and excellent resolution. Its wide dynamic range and soundstage make it ideal for large-scale, complex compositions.

• Bass is solid and powerful, clearly showcasing the layering of low frequencies in genres like rock and electronic music.
• The midrange frequencies are balanced and full with excellent detail reproduction and a rich, warm layering.
• The treble performance is bright and transparent, exhibiting high levels of detail without excessive harshness or interference.
• The dynamic range is very wide, while the soundstage is expansive with rich layers and an excellent sense of space.

Package Contents

• Available as a single tube ( RT-RV-EL34-X1 ), matched pair
  ( RT-RV-EL34-X2 ), or matched quad ( RT-RV-EL34-X4 )
• User handbook featuring burn-in guidelines
• Certificate of authenticity and warranty