Mullard EL34 No Cryo Reviews

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“Exactly what I was looking for, very nice sound with the prima luna. Rapid delivery.”

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Posted 4 years ago

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Posted 4 years ago

“Needed to replace 15 yr old Tealas in a Unison Research Simply Two integrated amp. Mullards are not bad tubes, sound is just a little soft or loose. Ran for another 50 hours before rolling in Tung-Sol El34b (different retailer). Low end better, soundstage larger and sound crisper ( tubes not yet burned in).”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Following up. It’s been about a month and everything I stated on the original holds true. Very happy with the product. Plus it’s always a pleasure working with Upscale.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Fabulous. Could not be happier with the product and service. Replaced the PL EL34 stock tubes in the Prologue Premium Integrated. Smoother sound. Instruments and notes are more distinct. Vocals just float above the speakers. Louis are louder. Softs are softer. Amp plays louder with out breaking up. Better in every way. I am ‘shocked’ (pun kind of intended) at the improvement. Power tubes definitely made a huge difference in my system.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“My amp is an almost stock, except for a solid state rectifier, Dynaco St70. I put a matched, cryoed Reissue "Mullard" quad in to see if they beat the mismatched pairs that came with the St70 -2 original double o getter Mullard xf2, and two JJ El34. The Reissue "Mullards" have a ton of power and resolution, are quiet, and create a big soundstage. But they have none of the sweet midrange punch and room filling warmth of the Mullard -JJ mix. After running the reissue "Mullards" for 100 hours, I wanted to see if the complete lack of Mullard Magic was just in my head, and put the mismatched quad back in. It is immediately apparent- the new tubes don't sound much at all like Mullards. In fact the JJ El34 sounds much more like the real Mullards than the new Russian tubes. Some might like the new "Mullards" but to me they are too detailed, flat and lifeless. Sadly- this reissue "Mullard" is just a name and a design scheme, but nothing close to the real thing. It's not surprising- that's why real Mullards are the Holy Grail-My search continues!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Just wanted to put my two cents in, in fact only $131.00 for four EL34 cryo treated and matching too. This tube kick,s my stock KT88,s out of the ring. The midrange is exactly what the others were saying, tight and no booming bass and a sweet midrange that gently reaches the high,s. The music sounds just like your at the music hall. Installed in my Primaluna Prologue five power amplifier, Thanks Kevin for keeping your standards High.”

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Posted 8 years ago