Neutral and open sounding 300B tubes


Friends,
I am looking for a pair of traditional 300B tubes. My wavac came with a stock pair of 300B tubes which are of the cheapest variety. I bought a pair of Emission Labs 300B XLS and it was a totally different flavor, more dynamic, more bandwidth but a little less colour and touch which 300B are normally known for. I am thinking of trying another pair of 300B tubes which is of traditional variety but is not very coloured. Clean, neutral and open sounding without loosing too much of the 300B magic. My budget is $1000 for a pair. So that definitely eliminates original WE300B and Takatsuki (Japan) 300B. Probably I am left with only the Chinese options, Shuguang, Sophia Electric and TJ full music. Looking for some suggestions here.

I listen to all kinds of music so please suggest good all-rounders.
pani

Showing 1 response by goldeneraguy

As Charles1dad indicated,what he experiences with Takasuki may sound
different in a Wavac amp.
Although my amps are not 300B powered I have heard many 300B tubes from the same maker sound very different in different amps.So different that you would think a 300B wasn't being used
I have been tempted to go the 300B route (very seductive) but find it difficult to part with my 845's
Good luck