Ray Tubes Vacuum Tube - EL84 SELECT

1,190 SEK

Premium EL84 tube – classic sound, modern performance The EL84 tube has been a cornerstone of music history since 1953 and is known from legendary amplifiers such as the Vox AC30 – a favorite of The Beatles, Queen and many more. With Ray Tubes SELECT EL84 you get a hand-picked tube of the absolute top class – developed for maximum sound quality and durability. Why choose Ray Tubes SELECT EL84? * Handpicked by experienced engineers – only the best tubes pass the selection * Gold-plated pins – for long life and better contact * Stable and consistent performance – better than NOS and most newly manufactured tubes * 1 year warranty – safe and unique in the tube world Sound Character: * Bass: Deep and balanced with clear presence * Midrange: Full and warm, especially for male vocals * Treble: Clear and pleasant – never harsh or tiring * Soundstage: Wide and detailed, perfect for larger musical arrangements Ray Tubes SELECT EL84 is the obvious choice for both guitarists and audiophiles who want a tube that takes their sound to the next level. Compatible Amplifiers Explore Ray Tube's tube amplifier compatibility list.

Ray Tubes Vacuum Tube - EL84 SELECT

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. The Ray Tubes SELECT Collection offers the best tubes youʼll ever need. It goes above and beyond the baseline to bring out the best in all your favourites. * Designed and manufactured by a team with decades of experience * Hand-selected by engineers—only the top tubes make the cut * Gold pins for durability and longevity * Substantially more consistent performance than New Old Stock * Unlike NOS and most other new production, covered by the Ray Tubes One Year Warranty The SELECT EL84 provides a more detailed and layered sound, perfect for users seeking high resolution and a broader soundstage for a more immersive listening experience. * The bass has good depth with a balanced and impactful low end. * The midrange frequencies are fuller and more refined, with rich detail and warmth, especially when reproducing male vocals. * The treble performance is clear and smooth, remaining fatigue-free even over long listening sessions. * The dynamic range is expansive, with a wide and well-defined soundstage suitable for larger arrangements.

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.