Takatsuki 300B $255 !!

That's funny.
 

While we're on the subject, I don't really get the hype for these tubes. I use them in an Feliks Envy HP amp, which many say is very synergistic. Honestly, I like the Western Electric (new prod) or the even the Cossor 300B that are made by PSVANE.
Anyone else underwhelmed by these?

I think I'll try Cryotone, EAT, or Elrog next, but I am unable to audition any of them.

@wsrrsw 

Well I certainly don't dislike the Taks by any means. They don't do a single thing wrong. I just find some other 300B's to have a bit more character or panache, if you will. I think the upper ranges are magnificently done with them, but perhaps at a cost in the lower frequencies so they lack that 300B fullness at times. I might just need more time with them or perhaps they just don't agree with any of my preamp tube or headphone choices so far. There are a lot of combinations to be tried at this point.

I've had my eye on the Linlai Elite. I've had good experiences with other tubes from them. It's crazy that there are more 300B tube options than any other tube currently in production. It's a jungle our there. Thanks for the link. Looks like a good thread to read through.

@mclinnguy thanks! I'll check it out.