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LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?

I presently am using Sophia Electric 300B mesh-plates and find them to sound good in general.  I originally used the Sophia Royal Princess 300B's and really loved the sound, however in my experience, reliability was really poor and for the price, it wasn't any fun trying to get replacements.  I'm getting ready to order new 300B's however would like to know if any of you have had experience with their WE 300B or their flagship Elite Permaloy 300B.
Thanks... John
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brownsfan
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A couple of quick thoughts.  I also had unacceptable tube life from the first generation Elrog 300Bs, but sonically they were a cut above every other tube I tried in my Frankenstein amps, including Black Treasures and the EML XLS.  I did not evaluate the Taks in my amps.   I do think that it is time to acknowledge that Thomas has addressed these issues, although testimony from a user who has found the new Elrogs to be reliable in the Coincident amps would certainly be welcome.  I've moved on from 300B's, but had I not, I would give the new Elrogs a try.  They are that good!
brownsfan
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@sns ,  Thanks for the details on your experience in upgrading the CSL preamp to MK II.  I've been considering this upgrade since it was first announced, and contacted Israel who didn't give much detail on what sort of improvements one might expect.  Did you buy the Amtrans and send it to Israel, or did he order it for you and do the installation.  I love my CSL and consider it my destination preamp, so I'd happily part with it for a while to upgrade it.
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