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Polam replacement??
Posted: Tue 02/28/06 12:34 pm
by jockman
What would you consider to be the closest sounding EL84 to the stunning Polam.
As that valve is rarer than rocking horse ****, I would like to start investigating a worthy replacement.
Any suggestions?
Jon
Posted: Tue 02/28/06 12:49 pm
by zaphod_phil
Tesla EL84s with the hexagonal anodes are *very* nice. Watford Valves sells them as rebranded as "Harma STR" EL84s. Worth buying while they're still available.
Posted: Tue 02/28/06 12:52 pm
by jockman
And cheaper than 'real' Teslas.
I have a pair of Teslas I got from the sarge, thought they were great, until the Polams. Might have to 'tune' my ears to them again.
Posted: Tue 02/28/06 1:32 pm
by kd
I have a pair of Tesla Roznov el84's with hex plates that I got from sarge and these things are outstanding. If the the Polams sound better then they must really be special.
Ken