which 300b tube sounds the best?

The Svetlana's at around $180 a pair are wonderful. Relaxed and airy. However, making the jump to the Western Electric's was absolutely worth every penny. They are the best tube I've ever heard, of any type.

When you consider that the WE's come with a 5-year warranty, have a 40,000 hour lifespan, as well as excellent resale value, I would consider them to be worth the cost. I've not heard the TJ's, but many people seem to love them.
All the best,
Howard

S23chang - What is a 98-C? Is it the Valve Art Titanium Meshplate? What are your experiences with the TJ Meshplates?

Ever since I put KR 300BXLS in my CA-339s I stopped chasing power tubes. Yeah, they're pricey, but I even preferred them to WE in my Wavelength Tritons.

Tomryan, I'm just a new 300B tube shopper like yourself. I got the Svetlana 300Bs for now. Looking for something different and better.

Are the KR 300BXLSs usable in all 300B amps or are they just for the higher output versions? I'm using W.E.s now in the Air Tight ATM300 and would like a bit more body and warmth.