Luckyleo
Headphoneus Supremus
Roon/Qobuz => Yggy GS2 => Vali 3 => Focal Clear OG
I bought a WE 396A tube also. I justified the price by thinking that I was treating myself. A good dinner or bottle of bourbon doesn't last. I can enjoy this tube over and over again in my Vali 2++. The Vali 3 has caught my eye though. Maybe I'll just call it a treat. Lol.Really enjoying it. It responds well with tube rolling. I have a W 396A in it, which is kind of ridiculous when looking at only pricing of the Vali 3 vs. the 396. But, at least for me, it is well worth it. I've been using that tube for awhile with the Vali 2++ and really enjoying that combo. But the Vali 3 with the 396a is a noticeably better combo. Seems to be that the timbre is more "solid" (smoother??). The bass seems better than the V2, as well as better instrument separation. YMMV.
Leo