$35 plus shipping for one of these GZ34s is a real good deal:
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You can buy a Mullard GZ34 labeled for Sylvania, RCA or some other company for about $40. To me, when compared to ALL contenders, it makes more sense to buy a tube that will outlast, outperform and certainly be much safer in your equipment.
I have a local tube geek who swears by these Matshushita/Japan GZ34s. .
Excellent tubes in general IMHO, as are Toshibas. Both of their 5AR4s are top notch.:thmbsp:
You can buy a Mullard GZ34 labeled for Sylvania, RCA or some other company for about $40. To me, when compared to ALL contenders, it makes more sense to buy a tube that will outlast, outperform and certainly be much safer in your equipment. I like Matsu's too, but I have seen 2 of them short out in my days. Chinese??? I still wouldn't take my chances, though that stuff IS getter better every year. G.E. 5AR4's are great too, but will cost you about as much as a re-branded Mullard, and won't last as long. But they are certainly worth considering.
Is $70 plus shipping for a Mullard fat base f31B8 code too much? :scratch2: