Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR

Well Sakahara, you impress me as being a very astute listener with a keen sense of value. So I followed your lead and purchased the same Sophia tubes. That means that if I don't like them, it's your fault. :-)

In Seriousness, being the clod that I sometimes am, I just kicked and broke one of my 300b tubes which necessitated a spontaneous decision. You know, this might sound strange but I'm actually happy it happened, otherwise I would have been torturing myself for months longer. Luck to both of us.

Gsm18439: RAM Labs and Tube Audio Store are one in the same. There are only two EML US dealers I am aware of.

Phaelon: I think you'll be satisfied. I'm confident I will based on my dealers insight. I used Sophia 274B in the past and they were very impressive, even against some revered 40's/50's NOS 5U4G's.

I'm sure the EML, KR, and EAT have something to offer as well. I read some very positive comments in the past about the EAT 300B. Just beware of tube specs/amp compatibility.

Would be interesting to read some of your impressions.

THX

Update: It's still early to judge, but I like what I'm hearing. I thought I would. Only one problem; there was a noise issue with one tube so Sophia generously replaced with a free upgrade to the ceramic base. And unfortunately to my astonishment that pair seems to have an issue also (one channel is louder then the other, or possibly the other is lower in volume). All I know is that the loudness is unbalanced between L&R channels and it follows the tube when switching between monoblocks. Sophia wants me to give it 100 hrs and hear if it changes. Otherwise, replacement #2.