Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes

If I were to venture into SS amps a First Watt type would interest me(simple class A circuit/few parts).You're exchanging a particular tube signature for a transistor signature. Any and all audio components/devices have a signature. Some people say get rid of the output transformer, okay fine. An OTL will present its signature as well, different, but still a signature. It's just a matter of what flavor or character you want and are attracted to. The SET flavor is delicious and suits my particular taste buds.
Charles,

The only SS amp I ever really liked was the Forte 4. I haven't owned that many SS amps, always a tube guy. If tubes were no longer available, I too, would likely go a First Watt like Charles, or other Nelson Pass product.

Pani, I have a First Watt J2. It is an excellent SS amp, but I like my Frankenstein 300b amps better.

The J2 goes deeper in the bass is a little more dynamic and has very good resolution, but compared to my Frankenstein 300b amps the trailing edge is shortened and isn't as liquid sounding. Using a video analogy the J2 is 1080p and the tube amp is 4K. The pixels (grain) are smaller.

I like both, but my Franks are more organic sounding and engaging.

Joe

How about Audiopax Model 88 ? It is a single ended tube monoblocks that delivers 30 watts per channel.

And Ayon Crossfire III, it is also an SET putting out close to 30 watts. Has anyone heard them ?