What sonic differences between 2a3, 211,300B & 800

I want to add the 845 tube as well in the line up- Thanks

Thanks Howard,

Yea you are right. I am shooting in the dark a bit. I asumed there was a destinct sound to the tubes i.e. 211 is balanced but less bass, 300 more base and extention but gives up midrange some etc. I have alwayed used SS but the majority of audiogoners agree that SET's are more musical.

I have decided on the 99's. Have found a good price. In answer to your questions:
Types of music you listen to? Accoustic, Classical, jazz. Most everything accept rap, pop and hard rock

Will you be listening critically or having music on in the background? Critically

Size of the room? 15 x 17 x 8 with room treatments

Which speakers? DB 99

What volumes? low to loud- full range when I want it.

Type of sound you're looking for? Musical, detailed, great soundstage. Emotionally involving being # 1.

Integrated or Separates? Seperates- plan to use CD player and run directly into amps.

Budget? Outside of speakers $3,000 on amps- looking for used or dealer demo.

Hope this helps-

Thanks, that helps- I certainly don't want "bloomy" and have read that eleswhere also about the 300b. Nore do I want a hugely exspensive tube to replace. If somone could chime in about the 211 that would help.

Is there anyone out there who owns an amp with a 211 tube who can tell me about the sound?