Anyone prefer EL34 over 300B?


Trying to decide if I'm likely to like a 300B tube amplifier more than the EL34 I have now.  I really like the EL34 but if there was a good chance I'd like the 300B even more I'd buy one. I listen to audiophile test recordings such as  "Chasin the white line down" by Dave's True Story, and "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" by Dead Can Dance along with the likes of Pink Floyd and Supertramp.  I tend to focus on the vocals and the soundstage.  I use only Tidal Premium. 

Any information would be appreciated.  
chinook9

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Sorry! Upgraded Tekton Electron.  Reportedly 95db.  I've never had volume control  beyond 1000, even in triode mode.
Thank you jjss49

That input was of absolutely no help.

I expect there are others that will have an opinion.  If not, so be it.
I’[m using a Willsenton 35i. Same outfit that makes the R8 which was well reviewed. I believe that both are made by Zhuhai also DBA Spark. Seems to be very well made.

They also have a couple of 300B models which I thought I might like better than the EL34.

My hobby is to get the best sound I can for the money invested.  I have also built amps but I'm not in a situation where I can do that right now.
The amp can run in triode mode.  I will spend more time listening to it in that mode. 

I have put in a set of reissue Mallard EL34s and that made an "across the board" improvement.  I also put in a set of Tung-Sol black glass 12AU7s with similar improvements.  So far I have not replaced the 12AX7s but I will receive a pair of Genelex Gold Lion gold pin ECC83 tomorrow.

I also have ordered some RCA clear top 12AU7s and a set of GE 5751 black plates.  I got all of these quite inexpensively so it should be interesting to try them.
Thank you all for your input. I will not be in a rush to try a 300B amp.  The present amp is sound so very good and I'm beginning to believe that with my present speakers the 300B might well be no improvement.