Thanks Yes I can't find the tall bottle versions only these but the price is a little quite high. I've bought from that seller before though and the tubes have always been in excellent condition and well packaged. Price + import tax is a bit much.

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Do you have a link to the Sylvanias? There seem to be a few variants. I have some Ked Rad Black Beauty incoming as well although I can't listen to them yet as I sold my DAC. Soon though.

Excellent news

I would avoid the older ones with the golden base. I bought some and was advised (here) about the unreliability and to simply not to use them. I sent them back to the eBay seller and they did refund me but then also comment they work perfectly so I was worried about nothing. Still; it might be...

Enjoy it. After listening to Tambaqui and Dave the Bartók was my clear favourite of the 3. I miss it already but I'm very hopeful the MU2 will fill that void. I guess I'll unfollow the thread....maybe later 😜

Looking forward to your thoughts 🙂

Hopefully soon. Do let us know what you think of it. 👍

Ditto! Plus the MOs with the MU2 was spectacular. Still...Next time! When is your Special Edition due? Do you have an eta?

They will 😉

I'm not an expert either but I have bought quite a few tubes and it looks like both sets are quite well matched with the list on the left the better/closer match electronically.

Oh by the way as you are relatively near to my area you can always pop over and compare them yourself before buying. Definately start saving though as the 300b upgrade (whichever way you go) is rather a large step up.

Hi It depends what your preferences are. WE are warmer tubes with a wonderful midrange. The Elrogs are a more technically strong tube with big extension top and bottom. They are still tubey but more solid state. The MOs are extremely impressive technically. I love them both rather a lot.

My favourite pairing with my Meze's. I really like the WEs with the Melz or Red base with the MOs with Susvara. However! Melz + MO was sooo spectacular with the Grimm MU2 the fellow in the hifi shop has determined he needs that pairing. It was unbelievable.

I should also add they are supposed to sound better in one orientation rather than the other. Of course the fuse goes in either direction but I believe there is a "better" direction. They do also require time to break in as well. I must admit I did think I heard a difference (for the better)...