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D.D.,Are your BT and Psvanes more similar than different?
Sure, EML vs. Black Treasure. I own both of those so let me take a stab at it.Keep in mind that I use a single 300B per mono amplifier to drive a speaker, and you will use yours in that awesome preamp that you bought recently. . There could be big differences the way the tube sounds between those two applications. Here goes.The major difference between the EML and the Black Treasure to my ears is that the BT is polite and hifi sounding, and it seems to imply a perfect hifi projection of what should be happening, where as the EML just makes it happen. The EML has a larger, more dynamic and lifelike sound to it and it takes much better control of the speaker. They are both similarly balanced although the EML has better control of the frequency extremes in a non hifi way. Again, this is what I observed in my single ended (single 300B) power amp driving my speakers. Not everyone is going to agree with me on the differences between these two tubes if they have different kinds of amplifiers, but I have had people agree with me comparing the two tubes in my amp.Of all the 300Bs I have tried, my favorites in order of best to worst are :1. Western Electric (totally different thing going on here, but number 1 because of the most addictive sound. Sadly gone.)2. EML (Best value, best overall sound)( a tie for third and fourth place,)3. Genelex 300B (surprisingly good balanced sound and dynamic, what's not to like?)4. Black Treasure (good, but too expensive for what it is)5. Valve Art (similar to BT but not nearly as refined and weaker bass)6. JJ (similar dynamics to EML but too strident and etchy by comparison)7. TJ Mesh (these would tie with EML but they have been unreliable for me)8. Full Music S.E. (these would also come in around number 3 but unreliable)
So......Are you saying i should wait and retube my VAC Renaissance 70/70 mk3 with these new Western Electric?Two matched quads at 3600.00....That is what i paid for the amp! This is a magnificent amplifier and might deserve those.Any other suggestions for this amp? The stock tubes sound very impressive and the current set of eight sound like they have some life left............
I would not wait for Western Electric tubes to be made again.More than three years ago, I "bought" my second pair of WE tubes from tubedepot. What this meant back then was they held my money and kept my place in line with other people waiting for the tubes too. After nearly three years of hopeful waiting, Tubedepot finally decided to send the money back and just take verbal orders. I would imagine that this is just a wish list because every year WE says the factory will open in another six months to a year. I don't think it will happen but you never know.If anyone has any information about the relocation of WE, please let us know.
After reading the post 14 from Quieth Earth, I impressed with EmissonLabs 300B, it is a fine tube plant with a informative site, no jewelry prices and a great sound from 300B.
Hey! Hmmm.... more 300B tubes coming off the lines, eh? Maybe the subject headline should be change to "Good news...." now Take care,Buddy