There is something about those amps with the EF86 in the front …
Jun 25, 2014 · A regular 12AX7 amp is a great sound, nice an tasty like a nice sponge cake. An EF86 amp is like a cake factory with a frosting dept. and a coffee bar. That may be an …
NOS EF86 tubes (6267)...what can you tell me about these …
Dec 28, 2006 · Just grabbed a new Dr. Z M12 head, and I LOVE IT!!! I understand the "key" tube in this amp is the EF86. Well, I'm a tinkerer at heart, and can't leave well-enough alone, so I …
Best EF86 amps - The Gear Page
Jul 5, 2007 · Who loves the EF86 tube? Obviously the Vox AC15 and Matchless DC-30 feature this old tube. What other amps do you enjoy that have hte EF86 Tube?
Who makes the best current production EF86 - The Gear Page
Jun 5, 2008 · From what I read on the vintage amp forum, lots of AC15HH players aren't enjoying theie NOS Mulalrds in this amp and claim that the amp is voiced to run best with current …
EF86 vs. 12AX7: | Page 2 | The Gear Page
Mar 24, 2007 · EF86 has richer harmonics when driven, very dynamic and gives great "bloom". I've yet to have them become microphonic, but it can happen in a poorly designed or poorly …
Non-microphonic EF86? Please? - The Gear Page
Apr 7, 2017 · Morgan AC20 Deluxe head. Worked fine for several years. Tube went microphonic. It happens. Have since bought 5 different EF86's, some from the suppliers mentioned in the …
EF86 Rec's - The Gear Page
Mar 29, 2005 · I just picked up a mkI Dr Z Z28. Currently it has a winged c EF86 in it. I would like to get a little more drive and high end out of the amp. Any suggestions? I'm open to ANOS …
Is the EF86 preamp really "all that"? - The Gear Page
Jul 5, 2007 · For some reason it's gotten into my head I've got to get an Vox/Matchless-type amp with the EF86 preamp. Are they really that special? I'm gathering good EF86 tubes are more …
Vox AC15H1TV - The Gear Page
Sep 20, 2020 · The EF86 was wrapped-up like a cocktail-weenie, inside some sticky, foil-coated tape (?) and stuffed inside a pvc-ish jacket. Assuming this was done to mitigate noise, I was …
New amp build - EF86, 10w 6L6/EL34 single ended combo (in tweed)
May 29, 2014 · The circuit is an EF86 preamp feeding a 6L6GC (or EL34) with a volume pot between the two - doesn't get much simpler than that. I based it on my previous 10w head, …