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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
markus1299
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How many hours so far Charles1dad?
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charles1dad
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Hello Markus,
My Elrogs have about 220 hours of use at this  point. 
Charles, 
markus1299
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That's great Charles1dad. Mine failed at 184.5. I think the resistor mod has all the ear marks of being worth while.  
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charles1dad
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Markus,
I'm  optimistic and hope that your comment proves prophetic over the course of time. 
Charles, 
snopro
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Hi Pani,
I had a FW J2 amp as my back-up amp. I use Frankenstein Mk.2 300b's as my main amp.
The J2 is a very good amp, detailed, very open, fast, great bass, but the Franks are more liquid and sound more natural in tone and timbre. 
The J2 had a slight grain compared directly the SET amp. Don't get me wrong it is a wonderful amp, but the 300b's push my buttons more!
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