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Best 845 tube out there?
The SuperTNT 845W "Noblemen" tubes have the same tube rating/specs as the reference RCA 845. The Shuguang metal plate 845 has a lower dissipation rating (around 70w compared to the RCA standard of 100w). 
Hovland HP-100 Users
I had a HP 100 for a year without any problems. I used the stock tubes (Sovteks). I remember the manual stating not to roll the tubes in the Hovland as it would not improved the sound. The Sovteks are known to be very durable tubes and hearty tube... 
Best 845 tube out there?
Okay, so we are ruling out United, RCA and Amperex due to high cost. Forget about the KR845, they won't work in the 211AE. The Shuguang 845C has a lower disapisation rating than the standard 845, therefore, you will need to adjust the bias on the ... 
vpi classic -phono cable
Try the pure silver Extremephono tonearm cable.http://www.extremephono.com/Tonearm_cable.htm 
Tonearm change for TNT - looking for advice
The Tri-Planar Precision Tonearm is my favorite arm on that table. 
CARY CAD 300sei 300B tube rolling/ultimate search
I am going by memorey, but Cary once told me that I could use a meshplate in the SEI as long as I adjusted the bias down to the tube specifications. If the meshplates interest you, I would email the tube specs to Cary and get their opinion. 
CARY CAD 300sei 300B tube rolling/ultimate search
Yes, EML tubes are manufactured in the Czech Rep. Here is a link to their NA distributor. http://www.jacmusic.comAnother 300B tube that I like very much but is getting harder to find is the AVVT 300B SL-C37. 
CARY CAD 300sei 300B tube rolling/ultimate search
Emission Labs should be on your list - For a little more punch and dynamics try the EML 300B XLS. A touch more detail and sweetness try the EML 300B-meshplate. 
Rega RB 900/Alphason for Oracle Delphi MK I
The Oracle and the Alphason are a proven combination. I have not heard a RB900 on a Oracle, therefore, I cannot give you a direct comparison. Which version of the Delphi? 
better tonearm?
The Ittok LVII is hard to beat on a LP12...a very under appreciated arm. 
Which 300B SET for SF Guarneri Homage?
I've actually heard this combination with your speakers ....Cary 805 amps with WE 300B drivers and RCA 845 output tubes. SET on steriods without losing any of the inner detail. 
Best match for Cary SLP98 Preamp
With the DQ10's I would stay away from tube amplifiers and stick with solid state. Older Classe, Threshold, Krell, McCormick, Aragon, Bryston will all work well with the DQ10 plus the SLP-98 will add a touch of warmth. 
Cary sweet 807????
If you need a copy of the Sweet 807 manual it is available on Cary's website. 
Technical question about Cary 300se amps
I asked Cary the same question some time ago and they told me that it is absolutely okay to used any 6SN7 variant 
powering the Dahlquist DQ-10'
www.partsconnexion.com use to sell a DQ10 crossover upgrade kit complete with instructions and parts. If they no longer have it listed on their site, I bet they could make up a kit for you.