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845 tubes. New not old stock

My Triode Corp of Japan 845 amp will need new power tubes within the next year or so and I am curious which 845 tubes are being by used by others and how much they are liked. I currently have Psvane 845T, which sound good. These are the original version. I tried out a pair of Dragons which were not as lively as the Psvane 845T's. I am considering Psvane 845 Tii or the KR 845's. Are there any other new manufacturers making 845 tubes within the last 5 years? Unfortunately all of the NOS 845 tubes are out of my price range ($7500!). I would like to keep it under $800/matched pair. 
Thanks all
andyz
hifibug
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I have a collection of six dead Elrogs. Purchased them through the years. Wish Elrog would get their " stuff " together because they were great  tubes. I am currently running the Psvane 845WE's and I am pleased with them.
I would have to say that the Sophia 845 MK3 are also nice tubes. In my system, the Psvane's have a more controlled,  refined sound to them and in the same system, the Sophia's have a slight tubby sound to them. Both are good tubes. When the time comes for me to replace, I'll go with another pair of the Psvane 845WE's.
pweg
25 posts
 
i have 4, 845 elrogs built this year and they are absolutely fabulous - can't say enuff good things about them.  i too have the same amps as the OP.

i purchased all direct from Thomas Mayer and find the service wonderful 

sorry if i sound like a fan boy - but i really love them  




andyz OP
39 posts
 
I love my Triode also. Really a great integrated. My Psvane 845t, first generation, are nice, but getting old. We listen 10-20 hours a week. Not sure if this posting has helped me make a decision, but, I do have some more info. I appreciate everyone’s input. 
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chumsusi
26 posts
 
I have had the Psvane 845T MKII and WE845. I would recommend the Psvane WE845 tubes. They sound wonderful in my system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6wdBhUe5kk

Happy listening!
facten
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