Ei Gold Elite vs

Im using the Ei ECC-83 (12AX7) Gray Plates (non Elite, non- gold pins) in my Jolida JD-100. I agree with Newbee's assesment of these as being a tad warmer sounding. The Elite gold pins, I found a bit too bright, and less textured sounding.

Some other members have also posted threads to the same.You may find them in doing a search regarding the Jolida JD-100 and what tubes are being used.

The Elite Gold Pin' are signifigantly more expensive than the ECC-83 Gray Plates...but this does not necessarily translate into better sound and this tube I think really proves it.They are the Cats meow in my Jolida. Warm, yet detailed and resolving with excellent smooth and spacious, well controlled(non spitty) highs, textured mids and excellent bass. I have tried about a dozen 12AX7/5751 types and chose these less expensive gray plates over all.

Be aware that tubes will sound different in different applications of varing components..so use this as a guide and not a definative substitute for your expreience.

Funny, I am also in the Ei Grey Plate camp. Heard some say the Gold Elites were no better, and other say they were not as good. Not sure, as I have yet to use them. Too happy with the regular ones to look elsewhere...

I have been shocked at how good the EI Gold Elite 6DJ8s are in my system. I didn't think any current 6DJ8 could compete with NOS, but not only can the EI Gold Elites compete, I actually prefer them.

I have purchased my last NOS 6DJ8s.

Same for EH 6SN7s.

No more NOS 6SN7s. All of my NOS 6SN7s are quietly resting on a shelf.