Vacuum Tube - EL84, Sovtek
The Sovtek EL84 series produce an unbeatable smooth, warm, distortion. Excellent replacements in vintage VOX AC-30s and the like. Tube measurements are as follows:
- Height: 2.75” (without pins)*
- Diameter: 0.87”*
*Note: Due to the method of production in regards to the glass, measurements may vary slightly.
Matched versions of this tube use Apex Matching
RoHS Compliant
Accessory Items:
Single or Matched | Our Part Number | UPC/EAN |
---|---|---|
Apex Matched Pair | T-EL84-SOVT-MP | 609722124102 |
Apex Matched Quad | T-EL84-SOVT-MQ | 609722124119 |
Single | T-EL84-SOVT | 683274021706 |
Body Height | 71.5 mm | |
Grid 2 Current | 5 mA | |
Grid 2 Voltage | 250 V | |
Heater Current | 700 mA - 820 mA | |
Heater Voltage | 6.3 V | |
Internal Resistance (Ri) | 30 kΩ | |
Item Diameter | 22.5 mm | |
Item Height | 78.5 mm | |
Plate Current (Ia) | 40 mA - 56 mA | |
Transconductance (S) | 11.3 mA/V |
Packaging Dimensions | Apex Matched Pair version | T-EL84-SOVT-MP | 3.4 in. × 2.1 in. × 1 in. |
Apex Matched Quad version | T-EL84-SOVT-MQ | 3.4 in. × 2.1 in. × 2.1 in. | |
Single version | T-EL84-SOVT | 1 in. × 1 in. × 3.3 in. | |
Weight (Packaging) | Apex Matched Pair version | T-EL84-SOVT-MP | 0.104 lbs. |
Apex Matched Quad version | T-EL84-SOVT-MQ | 0.208 lbs. | |
Single version | T-EL84-SOVT | 0.052 lbs. |
T-EL84-SOVT-MP - Apex Matched Pair version | Body Height | 71.5 mm |
Grid 2 Current | 5 mA | |
Grid 2 Voltage | 250 V | |
Heater Current | 700 mA - 820 mA | |
Heater Voltage | 6.3 V | |
Internal Resistance (Ri) | 30 kΩ | |
Item Diameter | 22.5 mm | |
Item Height | 78.5 mm | |
Plate Current (Ia) | 40 mA - 56 mA | |
Transconductance (S) | 11.3 mA/V | |
T-EL84-SOVT-MQ - Apex Matched Quad version | Body Height | 71.5 mm |
Grid 2 Current | 5 mA | |
Grid 2 Voltage | 250 V | |
Heater Current | 700 mA - 820 mA | |
Heater Voltage | 6.3 V | |
Internal Resistance (Ri) | 30 kΩ | |
Item Diameter | 22.5 mm | |
Item Height | 78.5 mm | |
Plate Current (Ia) | 40 mA - 56 mA | |
Transconductance (S) | 11.3 mA/V | |
T-EL84-SOVT - Single version | Body Height | 71.5 mm |
Grid 2 Current | 5 mA | |
Grid 2 Voltage | 250 V | |
Heater Current | 700 mA - 820 mA | |
Heater Voltage | 6.3 V | |
Internal Resistance (Ri) | 30 kΩ | |
Item Diameter | 22.5 mm | |
Item Height | 78.5 mm | |
Plate Current (Ia) | 40 mA - 56 mA | |
Transconductance (S) | 11.3 mA/V |
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This is the first time I will be trying these since the price jumped so dramatically. I hope they will hold up the the new price against other (formerly) higher priced tubes.
Good sounding solid tube. I like the tone of the Sovtek over other EL84s that I have tried.
Got this tube to replace the bad microphonic El84 in an epiphone valve Jr combo amp sounds great and was here in 2 days excellent !
These tubes have a full bodied sound and have been reliable in the past. These are always my first choice.
Best thing I ever did for my old Eico HF-81
I originally get a set of JJ branded tubes, and they just didn't last very long.
These have a much better sound.
Excellent replacement for some bad JJ tubes I bought from another tube store. I’m using a Peavey Classic 30. They break up a little sooner than the JJ’s, but still plenty of clean headroom. Nice warm tone, no noise.