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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
 
Jwm....looking forward to your thoughts.
Keep us informed
Where do you buy Shuguang or Psvane these days.
jwm
918 posts
 
Right out of the box the Psvane WE845 tubes kill the broken in Shuguang Treasure Series 845. The Psvanes are much more natural and organic sounding. The slight glassiness or brightness in the upper mids are gone. There is no negatives to these Psvane tubes right out of the box and they will obviously get better with burn in. I am in heaven. I bought these tubes direct form China.
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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