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Best 845 tube out there?

I am running a pair of Cary CAD-211AE monoblocks with the standard no-name Chinese tubes shipped by Cary. Whilst I am happy with the sound, I think I should buy a pair of 845's to keep as backup in case something happens to these tubes.

Because I will need to buy FOUR of them, this rules out any tube that sells for stupid money (e.g. vintage RCA 845 tubes).

The only current production 845's I am aware of are:

- Shuguang 845 "standard"
- Shuguang 845B
- Shuguang 845C
- Shuguang PSVANE 845
- KR Audio 845

I have found reviews of the Shuguang 845B and 845C, but there is virtually no information out there on the new Shuguang "psvane" 845. Has anybody heard this valve, and is it a noticable improvement over the 845B and C? Also, what do people think of the KR?
amfibius
goldeneraguy
442 posts
 
Jeff....I looked at your system,your room and WOW.
Now an Absolare 845.
Too bad your not in the New York metro area.I'd be your new best friend.
Enjoy
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germanboxers
241 posts
 
Jeff - how does the Psvane compare to the trusty Shuguang "B" 845? Do you know if it is a direct replacement for the standard B tube from Shuguang?

And I'm totally envious of your Absolare 845!! I bet they are terrific!
jwm
918 posts
 
I don't have the B's, but I do have the Treasure series. This Psvane tube is a brand new design and is based on the original RCA tubes of the 50's. I may be one of the first to get these. All I can say is they are fabulous, especially in the Absolare.
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Have to agree with Jeff. Righrt out of the box the superior sound of the Psvane 845 was easily apparent. It`s very natural and sounds superb in his Absolare Passion amplifier.The previous Shuguangs he had weren`t bad at all(in fact they were good sounding to me). The Psvane is a higher level of sonic performance.
Charles,
jwm
918 posts
 
I had a chance now to compare the WE845 Psvane to the original NOS RCA 845 tubes from the early 50's. I like the sound of the RCA tubes very much. The sound of the RCA's are very open and transparent but a little laid back compared to the WE845. The WE845 are a little more upfront and lively in comparison.
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