Tung-Sol EL34B Power Vacuum Tube (Matched)
Need matched power tubes? Don't worry! Price includes matching in any quantity you need for no extra charge. Need a matched pair? Just order "2" tubes. For a matched quad order "4" tubes. Matched sextets and octets are available as well.From our review, "When driven into distortion it starts off a bit crunchy like a 6L6 but as you push it, the sound blooms into that singing EL34 vacuum tube tone with great sustain and modest compression." From the manufacturer: "The Tungsol EL34-B is a higher impedance EL34 tube design with increased touch responsiveness and a unique clipping characteristic with a hint of the 6L6 sound."
The Tung-Sol name and trademark have been acquired by the New Sensor Corporation. This new production Tungsol tube is manufactured at their Xpo-Pul factory (also known as Reflektor) in Saratov, Russia. New Sensor is an American corporation and since taking ownership of this factory has been steadily improving the quality of current production tubes.
If you are curious about how these fare in a hifi stereo amplifier be sure to read the Wall of Sound EL34 tube comparison for details.
Other Tung-Sol tubes
EL34 Tube TypesAdditional Information and Downloads
Reviews:
EL34 Tube Review for Guitar Amplifiers
EL34 Tube Review for HiFi Audio
Tube Matching Information:
Power Tube Matching FAQ
Perfect Pair System
Downloads:
Tung-Sol EL34B Datasheet (PDF)
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Warranty Information and Return Policy
Warranty Period: 3 monthsAll our tubes are guaranteed for 3 months from the date of purchase. (Any exceptions will be noted on that tube's Warranty tab)
If you receive a tube that does not perform to the manufacturer's specifications, please do the following:
- contact us to get a return authorization
- return it via regular mail within 90 days from when we shipped it, and we will provide an exchange or refund of the full purchase price of the tube.
Returns not related to warranty or defect will be considered at our discretion, and are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
We can not accept returns that don't have an authorization, are past 3 month, or are returned improperly.
These guidelines may be updated without notice.
Ratings & Reviews
28 reviews
Almost perfect!
by Andre
Hey guys. Bought a Black Ice Audio, Fusion F-22, push-pull integrated about 4 months ago. It came with 4 EH
EL34s, 2 Sovtek 12AX7WA, and 2 Svetlana 12AX7s. Swapped the E.H. for these Tung Sols at the amp's 800 Hr mark. The upper midrange glare is gone. From the deep bass that was non-existent, to the extended highs, I now hear and feel all of my music. These T.Sols truly extended the whole frequency range at both ends, plus gave me a meatyier midrange to boot. The only thing the original E.H. EL34s were better at, was soundstaging (swirlies). The enveloping effect sound has when it seems to come at me from the front, sides, and even at times, from the rear of my seating position. To be fair, at 104 Hrs, these T.Sols might open up more with time. We'll see. So far, they are a worthy upgrade for a hi-fi amp. I'm glad I went with these EL34s.Thank you guys at the tube store. The bias on these T.S. valves are holding nice and steady. Good job matching my valves guys. Cheers from N.B.
Really nice.
by Bavd63
Pleasantly surprised! Use them in my elekit tu8340
And they produce a nice spatial, bass heavy sound.
If your hifi kit is already bass heavy, maybe not for you. Mid and voices are excellent. Recommended and excellent value for money.
Everlasting tubes! Because they are NOT in my amp :P
by Jiv -
I bought a matched pair of these over a year ago for my Marshall JMP 2204 1976. They sat in there no more than 30 minutes because they sounded quite bad, and yes I know how to bias my amps. No personality, this power tube does not deliver in any way. worst, when you start cranking the master (Preamp a bit past 6) they start to squeal like crazy.
Yesterday I decided to give them a second shot after a year and a half, same conclusion, even worst than what I remembered.
Svetlana's anytime before Tung Sol for me as commonly available tubes. If you can find a source for NOS Winged =C=, go ahead. Another hidden gem are the Groove Tubes EL34M (Mullard copies made exclusively for Groove Tubes, now discontinued)
Sound great but don't last more than a few months with regular use
by Thomas -
9 month review
Purchased a matched quad of these tubes for use in a dynaco st-70 stereo amp. One tube could not be properly biased, it would constantly drift and failed in the first week. This was replaced under warranty. This week another tube red plated.
The tubes sound good when they work, but they don't last. If you use your amp more than a few hours every week, don't expect them to last more than about 1 yr.
For comparison, the Siemens EL34's which I had before lasted at least 5 years.
Great Sounding Tubes!!!
by Nathan
Can I just say WOW! I have a old Bogan CHB 50. It runs a pair Tung Sol 6L6GC's normally. I bought a pair of pair of these Tung Sol EL34B's about a year ago. They just sat in my tube lab all this time. I have been reading wonderful reviews about these tubes. So I added a ground to both pins one in my amp. Put in the Tung Sol EL34B's. Changed my 12AX7 to an 12AU7. Turned my amp on and instantly was blown away by how amazing this sounded. Deep, deep base. Throaty mids. Clean hi's. These also seem to run a lot more efficiently. My plate currents and voltage don't seem to drift as much as the 6L6GC's under full volume.So go to The Tube Store and order your set today! You won't be sorry.