I guess I would add what does it matter. The design trumps the manufacturing process. A good developer will do the due diligence of the manufacture and conduct follow up quality control checks. So I do not see where this takes place matters. A good tube is a good tube. Actually sad that what you show in your link is the first time in many years anyone has even hinted at upgrading the ancient tech of tubes. Guess we can get a little excited but not over optimistic.