Sovtek EL84 are extremely reliable and good sounding. The construction has improved steadily over the years. Sovtek EL84 are currently being used by such manufacturers as Fender — Crate — and Peavey. The Sovtek EL84 produce an unbeatable smooth — warm distortion. Excellent replacements in vintage VOX AC-30’s and the like.
NOTE: Due to the larger diameter of the glass envelope, this EL84 will NOT fit in the following amplifiers:
- BadCat Model 2R
- Bad Cat Amplifier Model Black Cat
- Marshall DSL201
- Marshall DSL401
- VOX reissue AC15
- Budda Superdrive 30