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Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes

Has anyone heard the Elrog 300B tubes ? I read an article which mentioned that the Elrog 300B delivers 15% less power than a traditional 300B tubes. Can anyone confirm that it is audible ?

I am choosing between Elrog and Takatsuki 300B tubes. I would prefer the Elrog because it is cheaper and supposedly wonderful but if it really sounds less powerful then I have to rethink.
pani
gsm18439
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I tried to order a pair of Elrogs. It seems as if the current wait time is so long that at least one US importer has suspended importing Elrog 300b tubes.
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charles1dad
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Gary
Unfortunately part of the problem is Elrog has much more demand for their tubes than they ever had anticipated. They just aren't able to keep up with all of the requests, this is really a small specialty German tube making manufacturer. Gary. Try tubesusa.com, this was my source for Elrogs and EML. Very good customer service.
Charles,
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charles1dad
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This again illustrates what I've always known. No matter how impress one person may be with a particular product there will always be someone else who finds it disappointing. It's just the way things go with subjectivity issues.
Charles,
gsm18439
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Fortunately, as I have commented previously, I am very happy with the Takatsukis.
brownsfan
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To my ears, the Elrogs are just outstanding in the Coincident Franks. They are much better in essentially every respect as compared to the Psvane Ts. Previously, I had found no preference in comparing the Ts to the TIIs, and found both of them superior to the Shuguangs. I have not had the pleasure of auditioning the EMLs or Taks.
My advice to other Frankenstein owners would be to give the Elrogs a try. I seriously doubt you will find anything better based on my experience and that of Charles. For owners of other amps, your mileage may vary. The good news is that we have some wonderful tubes to match to our amps and individual tastes.
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