45 tube types

A friend uses the EML meshplate 45s. He really likes that tube a lot (he has many NOS variants, including old globe 45s).

I use both meshplate and solid plate EML 2a3s. Both are very good, particularly the meshplate tubes.

My only caveat is that the website lists some very specific operating conditions. The recommendations should be strictly followed. EML tubes cannot be pushed excessively hard--that dramatically shortens life (it shortens the life of all tubes, but, the EMLs seem to be a bit more delicate in that respect).

If you have any questions about the use of EML tubes in your particular gear, contact George Lenz at Tubes USA (US seller of these tubes). He is VERY helpful, forthright and conscientious.

Larryi, my Wavelength Cardinal Signature XS pair is new to me as are 45's in general. I appreciate your quick response and suggestion. BTW, I also use the Naim CD555.
VERY excellent system you have.. WOW!

Oops, the Cardinals are my 300B pair. My 45s are an early Wavelength Silver pair commissioned by Larry Kay. My embarrassment.:)

Don't waste your time with all that old crap. Just get EML 45 tubes. The mesh Plate is sublime.

I am using 4x Eml 45 mesh tubes in parallel on a triode labs integrated amp. 

After over 20 years of being an audiophile , I would say that these tubes are the most pure sounding tubes being made. 

Surpassed my 300b,s and all other tube systems I’ve had over the years. 

The 45 mesh is the top.