Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes

Oh, forgot to mention, I got a High Wycombe 378 in anticipation of the Franks purchase.

Rob,
That was a wise decision. That is the hard to find fat bottle version I believe. You're on the right path for sure.

Charles, I take it you can just drop in the Mullard GZ37 in the rectifier location on the Franks? I'm still pretty new to this game...

P.S. I kind of wish there hadn't been such a positive impression of these Elrog tubes. I was all set to spend half that on a used pair of EMLs (in 6 months). Now the list of desired objects is increasing, and the funds absorbed by them is doing the same.

Cal3713,
The Mullard GZ37 is a simple plug in and play replacement rectifier tube. Cal, I tried to emphasize while conveying my Elrog description that the EML XLS and Takatsuki are still excellent choices. It's not as though I didn't enjoy listening until the Elrog came along(far from it). Believe me those two tubes will be an asset for any 300b amp owner. Please don't get the impression that a used EML wouldn't be an exceptionally good move.That's why I attempted to avoid hyperbole and risk going overboard with the comparisons/contrasts of these 3 top level tubes.

The Elrog does advance some attributes of the other two, Overall it is the best sounding of the 3 tubes by a modest but noticeable degree. that modest gap is worthy of recognition considering the stiff competition. The Takatsuki and EML were by no means "blown away". At some point you rank top tier items(all three tubes in this case)and the Elrog is my top choice.

Given a person's particular listening values and different system and or amplifier, someone else could possibly prefer a 300b other than the Elrog (even if that puts them in the minority). Cal, if your hearing/listening criteria are similar to mine you'll appreciate the 3 tubes under discussion but ultimately choose the Elrog.
Charles,

No worries Charles, you've been properly careful with your language. It's just that I'll be buying a new pair of 300b tubes sometime next fall and now you've made me want a more expensive set. And, unfortunately, I'm now stuck wanting a new rectifier tube as well, although I can at least swing that one before the new job starts in August.