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Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Calloway I was using the WE845 tubes in my amps and they were the best I had heard. They beat RCA new old stock 845. When I switched to the Elrog's the difference was huge. I would not hesitate and get the elrogs especially with your great amp. Th... 
Tube for aesthetix pandora / romulus
Jim at Aesthetix uses the best easily obtainable tubes and that is Russian. They however are not the best sounding. If you want a more natural sound you have to tube roll. In my system I like Mullard's and Amperex. 
Eva Cassidy Live at Blues Alley Reissue
If your talking about the record its made from a digital master. 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
I just left Charles home and spent a couple of hours with him listening to his new Elrogs. All I can say is that they are fantastic. I notice a lot more bass weight and foundation yet they are very open and clear on top. I think they are smoother ... 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Congrats very happy for you. Post right away when you get it back. 
Aesthetix vs. Allnic vs. ARC ph7
Sbrown are they smooth plate or ribbed Telefunkens? 
Aesthetix vs. Allnic vs. ARC ph7
Sbrown, what tubes do you use in your Io? 
Just heard Glenn is leaving Aesthetix
Glenn is a very nice person. 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Oh my Rebbi you are in for a great surprise. 
Any alternatives to Astell & Kern DAP's?
HIFIMAN 901 best SQ but not the best interface. 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
I think its time that Audiogon opened up a Single Ended thread. 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
I agree the difference between good digital and analog is small today. The difference between single ended and anything else is still huge. 
What to pair with stacked Large Advents
Stacked Advents today, Why? 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
If the Elrog 300B is anywhere near the sonics of my Elrog 845 Charles will have a happy grin like the Chessire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. I have no doubt that these tubes will be great. 
12ax7WA
12AU7?mullard 10M are totally different than regular mullards. They are the best more open.