Ray Tubes EL84 SELECT Vacuum Tube
Meet the EL84
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, favored by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Queen, and countless other bands.
A New Dimension of Sound
The SELECT Collection not only maintains the exceptional manufacturing quality of the CORE Collection but makes a significant leap in sound quality. Engineered for audiophiles who want an immersive auditory experience, this tier far surpasses what “factory vacuum tubes” can offer.
Make Your Good Amp Great
The SELECT Collection significantly upgrades the performance of your vacuum tube amplifier, even starter models. These vacuum tubes are engineered to enhance the hidden capabilities of your amp, transforming its output into something far beyond its original sound profile. With each vacuum tube rigorously selected by our audio engineers, the SELECT Collection ensures a profound enhancement in clarity, texture, and detail. Every note resonates with more realism, every harmony carries more emotionality, and every rhythm pulses with tighter low-end precision.
The SELECT Vacuum Tube Difference
Despite originating from the same batches as Ray Tubes' CORE Collection, SELECT vacuum tubes are distinguished not by automated manufacturing differences but by the expert judgment of a professional. Their engineers assess each vacuum tube individually for its sound profile, dynamics, microphonics, gain, conductance, noise, and overall performance. This human touch ensures that only vacuum tubes that meet a superior level of sonic excellence are chosen. This meticulous, engineer-led selection is what makes the SELECT Collection exceptionally reliable and capable of delivering next-level sound quality.
Silk-Screen Printed Logos
Even the logos deserve a special mention. Silk-screen-printed onto the tubes, they demonstrate Ray Tubes’ commitment to superior craftsmanship down to the smallest detail. This time-honored printing technique yields results that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also durable, ensuring the design work remains vibrant and intact over time.
Superior Sound, Secured
An exceptional 12-month warranty—a rarity in the world of vacuum tubes, especially NOS vacuum tubes—reflects Ray Tubes’ confidence in their vacuum tubes’ performance and durability. This warranty is your safeguard against any manufacturing defects, making sure that your investment is protected.
Product highlights
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Hand-selected and tested
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Gold pins for corrosion resistance and excellent conduction
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A substantial upgrade from standard NOS tubes
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Low noise and microphonics
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Fewer than 5% of the tubes commissioned for production meet our voltage, current, and sound signature standards
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12-month warranty against manufacturing defects
Specs
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Tube type: EL84 / 6BQ5
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Socket: 9-pin
Compatible Amps
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What's included
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Single Ray Tubes EL84 SELECT OR Matched Pair of Ray Tubes EL84 SELECT OR Matched Quad of Ray Tubes EL84 SELECT
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Manual booklet
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