Ray Tubes - RESERVE EL34 Power Pentode Vacuum Tube

Ray Tubes - RESERVE EL34 Power Pentode Vacuum Tube
The Ray Tubes RESERVE EL34 is an octal power pentode for the output stage of hi-fi amplifiers designed to use EL34 tubes. Ray Tubes makes it in small batches and selects and tests each tube by hand. The RESERVE design pairs gold-plated pins with Magic Coating, the company’s monocrystalline carbon treatment
The RESERVE EL34 has firm bass, a full midrange, and clear treble. The voicing gives weight to drums and bass lines while preserving the texture of vocals and strings. They have a spacious soundstage that helps distinguish individual instruments when an arrangement gets busy.
The RESERVE EL34 comes in sets of two or four, giving owners options for replacing an amplifier’s full complement of output tubes. Each package includes a handbook with burn-in guidance and a certificate of authenticity.
Features:
- EL34 power pentode for compatible hi-fi amplifier output stages
- Small-batch production with hand selection and testing
- Monocrystalline carbon Magic Coating
- Gold-plated pins help resist corrosion at socket contacts
- 8-pin octal base
- Available individually or in sets of two or four
Specifications:
| Model | RESERVE EL34 |
| Tube Type | EL34 power pentode |
| Tube Socket | 8-pin octal |
| Maximum Anode Dissipation | 25 W |
| Maximum Screen Dissipation | 8 W |
| Class A1 Amplifier Output Power (Single Tube) | >10 W |
| Class AB1 Amplifier Output Power | >35 W |
| Maximum Anode Voltage | 800 V |
| Maximum Screen Voltage | 500 V |
| Maximum Grid Voltage | Approximately 15 V (polarity unspecified) |
| Heater Voltage | 6.3 V |
| Heater Current | 1.5 A |
| Transconductance | 11 mA/V |
| Amplification Factor | 11 |
| Internal Resistance | 15 kOhms |
| Warranty | 1-year manufacturer warranty |


