CARY CAD 300sei 300B tube rolling/ultimate search

I just got the answer from Jac, where he thinks that I cant use EML 300B Mesh in my Cary and the best option would be the 300B - XLS.

Any idea about using mesh pls?

THX

I am going by memorey, but Cary once told me that I could use a meshplate in the SEI as long as I adjusted the bias down to the tube specifications. If the meshplates interest you, I would email the tube specs to Cary and get their opinion.

Going to try some AVVT valves, at least if my order get confirmed soon. These are AVVT 32B CL, which are the same as general 300B type, but with cool elements on the plates.

If you have'nt seen it, 10audio, the on line review site did a review of the 300B, including some tube rolling. From memory, he thought the Sophia much the best tube, even against Western Electric. I find that site very helpful and accurate

@David12

Found it, thanks for bringing that up
http://www.10audio.com/cary300sei.htm

Thing is, tubes do not sound the same in differ amps and funny thing is, I just sold my pair of Sophias Mesh plated and kept KR's for now:)

Honestly, I dont know what to expect, but the good thing is, Sophias are not getting rare, they are in production and can be bought every moment I may want again, but I love rolling, but especially find the very best possible combo.

Anyway, their impressions about CARY 300 and Sophias are not complete to me, cos they dont mentioning any of 6SN7 been used. Thats what I came every time in almost every revieuw about 300B valves, they just drop pre amp section as not important one and I DONT AGREE on that one!

Good, first thing first, hopefully get my AVVT soon, will be back with impressions later, however if anyone can write some more info, please do!

THX