


KR Audio
EL34D Tube
$750.00 USD
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Features
Liquid, exceptionally detailed midrange reproduction
Velvety smooth highs with natural extension
Highly articulate, quick low-end response
Robust glass envelope and heavy-duty internal components
Expanded soundstage depth and instrument separation
Drop-in upgrade for EL34-compatible amplifiers
Optimal linearity and reduced distortion in triode mode
Enhanced dynamic headroom and acoustic realism
What's in the Box?
The KR Audio EL34D is an ultra-premium, handcrafted vacuum tube engineered in the Czech Republic, designed explicitly for audiophiles who demand uncompromising sonic luxury. Built with an exceptionally robust glass envelope and heavy-duty internal components, this tube delivers the classic EL34 signature tone elevated to a reference-grade performance level. Sellers can confidently highlight its breathtaking audio profile, which features an incredibly liquid, detailed midrange, velvety smooth highs, and a highly articulated, quick low-end response. It is a highly coveted upgrade for high-end stereo systems, offering a massive leap in soundstage depth, instrument separation, and overall structural durability compared to standard mass-produced alternatives.
Technically, the KR Audio EL34D offers seamless integration across diverse amplifier topologies. It is fully compatible with EL34 straight pentode design circuit amplifiers, as well as versatile toggle design amplifiers that feature user-selectable switches between ultra-linear and pentode modes. For listeners seeking the ultimate in sonic purity, utilizing a triode-only connection or selecting the triode mode on switchable circuits yields the best possible linearity, drastically reducing distortion and delivering unmatched musical accuracy. Whichever configuration is used, implementing these drop-in upgrades provides listeners with an enhanced, deeply immersive musical experience marked by expanded dynamic headroom and exceptional acoustic realism.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Physical Specifications | |
| Product | KR Audio Electronics EL34D |
| Type | Hi Vacuum Tube |
| Base Configuration | Octal (8-Pin) |
| General Specifications | |
| Filament DC/AC Voltage | 6.3 V |
| Filament DC/AC Current | 1.6 A |
| Amplification Factor | 11 |
| Maximum Ratings | |
| DC Plate Voltage | 600 V |
| DC Plate Current | 120 mA |
| Dissipation | 30 W |
| Typical Operating Point Specifications | |
| DC Plate Voltage | 300 V |
| DC Plate Current | 100 mA |
| Grid Voltage | -12 V |
| Plate Resistance | 1 kohm |
| Transconductance | 11 mA/V |
| Pin Configuration (View From Below) | |
| Pin 1 | NC (No Connection) |
| Pin 2 | Filament |
| Pin 3 | Anode |
| Pin 4 | NC (No Connection) |
| Pin 5 | G1 (Control Grid) |
| Pin 6 | NC (No Connection) |
| Pin 7 | Filament |
| Pin 8 | Cathode |
