I built and enjoy Skunkie’s EL34 amp earlier in the year.

I had been using JJ EL34L tubes in another amp prior to using them in the Skunie amp. I have noticed noisy tubes on amp power up. I didn’t think much of it until recently I started hearing some distortion. Swapping the tubes in the amp, the issue followed the tube.

I was going to order another set of JJs but wanted to see what tubes others are running or prefer.

To be clear, the amp did not cause this problem, I have had the tubes for a while. I’ve also been known to leave amps running overnight. By accident of course.

The JJs are a good value so likely I’ll get another set regardless.