The TAD EL34-STR REDBASE™ is a glass envelope pentode with a plate dissipation rating of 25 Watts with convection cooling. It is intended for audio frequency power amplification service in either pentode, ultralinear or triode connection and single ended or push-pull/parallel applications.

The TAD EL34-STR REDBASE™ is designed to be a direct replacement for any EL34 / 6CA7 / KT77 or equivalent. Close manufacturing specification tolerances, gold wire grid, improved processing and final testing and QC at TAD in Germany provides enhanced reliability, superior sonic performance and grants overall consistency. TAD EL34-STR REDBASE™ provides electrical and audio performance very similar to that of the original Telefunken EL34.

Q: When does a power tube become a Premium Selected power tube?
A: All power tubes labeled Premium Selected have passed the following tests:

  • Plate Current (PC) and Amplification (TC)
  • Low Noise Test
  • Microphonic Test
  • Sonic Tests
  • Shock Tests
  • Listening Tests
  • Shorts & Leakage Tests

Product Measurements

Max. Heater Voltage: 6.7 V
Nom. Heater Voltage: 6.3 V
Min. Heater Voltage: 5.8 V
Max. Heater Current: ca. 1.5 A
Cathode: Oxide-coated, unipotential
Approximate net weight: 50 g (1.76oz.)
Operating Position: vertical only
Base: JEDEC #8ET, octal, 8-pin
Height: 115 mm (4.527")
Seated height: 102 mm (4.016")
Diameter: 34 mm (1.339")
Max. DC plate voltage: 800 V
Max. Grid no.2 DC (screen) voltage: 500 V
Max. Grid no.1 (control) voltage: -100 V
Max. DC cathode current: 150 mA
Max. Plate dissipation: 25 W
Max. Grid no.2 DC (screen) dissipation: 8 W
Typ. Plate Voltage: 265 V
Typ. Grid 2 Screen Voltage: 250 V
Typ. Grid 1 Control Voltage: -12.5 V
Typ. Peak AF Grid 1 Control Voltage: 8.7 V
Typ. Zero Signal Plate Current: 100 mA
Typ. Maximum Signal Plate Current: 100 mA
Typ. Zero Signal Grid 2 Screen Current (avg.): 12.9 mA
Typ. Transconductance (nominal): 11,000 mS
Typ. Load Resistance: 2k Ohms
Typ. Output Power at 13% distortion: 10 W

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ConditionBrand New (New)
Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • T-EL34-RB-TAD-MP
Finish
  • Red
Categories
Year
  • 2026

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