Ray Tubes Vacuum Tube - EL84 CORE

590 SEK

Classic EL84 with natural, balanced sound - perfect for everyday listening Ray Tubes CORE EL84 delivers everything you love about tube sound - with reliable performance and natural tone. The tube is based on the classic EL84 design from 1953, immortalized in amplifiers like the Vox AC30 - used by The Beatles, Queen and many more. The CORE series is designed for those who want years of musical enjoyment, without hassle. Why choose Ray Tubes CORE EL84? * Handpicked for sound - each tube is rigorously tested for audio applications * Stable and smooth performance - more consistent than New Old Stock * 1 year warranty - safer than most new tubes * Made by a team with decades of experience Sound Character: * Bass: Tight and controlled – perfect for pop and lighter rock * Midrange: Soft and warm – emphasizes voices and smaller instruments * Treble: Detailed but comfortable – ideal for long listening sessions * Soundstage: Focused and precise – especially good in simpler arrangements Ray Tubes CORE EL84 is an excellent choice for those looking for an affordable but high-performance tube with a natural and well-balanced sound. It is ideal for both guitar amplifiers and smaller hi-fi systems. Compatible Amps Explore Ray Tubes' Tube Amp Compatibility List.

Ray Tubes Vacuum Tube - EL84 CORE

The EL84 is a power pentode vacuum tube introduced in 1953. Its original purpose was to eliminate the need for a separate driver tube in cheap radio equipment, but it quickly found a place in music history as a component in guitar amps like the legendary Vox AC30, favoured by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Queen, and countless other bands. Product Highlights The Ray Tubes CORE Collection delivers everything you know and love about tube audio with reliability and consistency. CORE is all you need for years of audio bliss. * Designed and manufactured by a team with decades of experience * Hand-selected specifically for use in audio applications * Substantially more consistent performance than New Old Stock * Unlike NOS and most other new production, covered by the Ray Tubes One Year Warranty Sound Characteristics The CORE EL84 offers a natural and clean sonic experience, ideal for users who value vocal clarity and tonal balance. It pairs well with a variety of low- to mid-power systems. * The bass is tight, with a clean and punchy response. Good for genres like pop and light rock. * The midrange frequencies are smooth and warm, bringing out the charm in small ensemble instruments and vocals, especially female vocals. * The treble performance is detailed and non-fatiguing, making it smooth and easy on the ears over longer listening sessions. * The dynamics are a good fit for simpler arrangements, while the soundstage is focused and precise.

Technical Specifications * Tube Type: EL84 / 6BQ5 * Tube Socket: 9-pin Heater * Heater Voltage: 6.3 V * Heater Current: 0.76 A Maximum Ratings * Anode Voltage: 500 V * Anode Dissipation Power: 12 W * Screen Grid Voltage: 300 V * Screen Grid Dissipation Power: 2 W * Cathode Current: 65 mA * Control Grid Voltage: –100 V * Heater-Cathode Voltage: ±100 V Grid Circuit Resistance * Fixed Bias: 0.3 MΩ * Self Bias: 1 MΩ Interelectrode Capacitance * Input Capacitance: 10.8 pF * Output Capacitance: 6.5 pF * Transfer Capacitance: 0.5 pF * Grid-to-Heater Capacitance: 0.25 pF Operating Parameters * Anode Voltage: 256 V * Screen Voltage: 256 V * Cathode Resistor: 120 Ω * Anode Current: 48 mA * Screen Current: 7 mA * Transconductance: ≥9 mA/V * Internal Resistance: 38 kΩ * Amplification Factor: 19 Package Content * Pair or quad of matched vacuum tubes or single vacuum tube * User handbook featuring burn-in guidelines * Certificate of authenticity and warranty Compatible Amps Explore Ray Tubes' Tube Amp Compatibility List.