Thanks, Ken...
I've been listening to my recently acquired mesh plate EML and my impressions are in line with those of others fortunate to have this special rectifier.
My struggle has been between the MB GZ34 and the very special Tung-Sol 5U4G VT-231. The first conveys an excellent soundstage and is more forgiving with lesser quality recordings. The latter truly shines in detail and precision, particularly with better recorded sources. For the last several months these two rectifiers have been constantly swapped predicated upon the listening venue.
My hope was that the EML mesh plate would bridge the gap between the image and soundstage depth of the MB GZ34 and the detail and precision of the VV-231.
So far, with only a few hours on the EML, I'm most surprised with its qualities of timing and pace. Soundstage is excellent as is detail, but the EML seems to have a speed that the others do not match. The temporal space around notes seems to rise and decay with much more precision. This creates a sound that is very musical and gratifying.
There is a long way to go, but so far I'm thrilled with the performance of the EML.
As others have noticed, this is one spectacular work of art to behold.
...and very nice to hear as well.