Ray Tubes SELECT EL34

SELECT 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

SELECT is the Ray Tubes tier most listeners should start with. Hand-selected, gold-pinned, and consistent enough that the tube stops being the variable in your system.

• Designed and manufactured by a team with decades of experience
• Hand-selected by engineers to ensure only the top tubes make the cut
• Gold pins for durability and longevity
• Substantially more consistent performance than New Old Stock
• Unlike NOS and most other new production, covered by the Ray Tubes
  One Year Warranty

Sounds Characteristics 

The SELECT EL34 offers powerful bass and rich mid-to-high frequencies, balanced and detailed across the large contrasts of rock and electronic music.

• The bass has a precise low-end response, making it ideal for
  fast-paced genres.
• The midrange frequencies are delicate and well-layered.
  Vocals are impressively expressive, with a natural and
  authentic sound.
• The treble performance is clear and bright, offering a well-
  balanced overall sound with abundant detail.
• The dynamics are rich and precise, capturing subtle changes
  accurately. The soundstage is expansive with a strong sense
  of space.

Package Contents

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