Berto,
Have you heard your TS rounds yet? If so, this will be great. I'd LOVE for you to find an inexpensive alternative, or one that does others things as well as the TS round does it's thing. It's all about pushing the envelope for better and better sound. As David pointed out, logically there is almost no way the EML/TS round plate is the best of the best for all ears/rooms/systems/tastes.
No I have not, but hey they have waited over 50years for my octal adaptors, what's another week
Getting my adaptors no later then next Friday as promised, and only have a pair of TS rounds(since so expensive) so cannot even vouch for them in my amp (needs quad).
Not sure what the shipping time from UK to NY is but no rush since that will give me time to roll the TS rounds and the RCA VT-231's. I really love the 1940s RCA-VT-231's Grey Glass in my Amp, so when package does arrive I will also be anxious to see what the 50s Brimar can do, as I was told these things really SING
I was told there were only a few thousand 50s coated long envelope Brimar 6SN7s even made, seems that way since I've been combin the net searchin high and low, and only found CV1988s from 70s diff construction and were told not as good.
Not sure how good I'm at describing sounds variations but I will do my best. When the time comes.
I agree with David 100%. to each is own, you tailor your own system ,to how your own ear's percieve it to sound best!