845 vacuum tube recommendations that will not break the bank ...

[joeinid]

I'm thinking about loading up Triode Corp TRX-M845 amps with better tubes, most likely the 845. I just saw these Shopia Electric tubes and wonder if anyone have any experience with these or Sophia Electric in general. I know Psvane or Elrog is an option but some can get pricey. I'd need a total of 6 new tubes and have been using the stock ones primarily and alternating with the stock 211s as well.

Any ideas? I could use at least 2 new 845s as driver tubes and use my 211 VT4C for now. Thoughts?

Sophia Electric™ 845 MK3 Carbon Plate Tube -- RCA 845 direct replacement

http://www.sophiaelectric.com/

 

[arthurs]

Joe, the Shuguang Natural Sound 845 did not break the bank and sound terrific in my Thoress amps.

 

[joeinid]

Great. I have Natural Sound 211s but have not tried them yet.

Joe, the Shuguang Natural Sound 845 did not break the bank and sound terrific in my Thoress amps.

 

[RichardA1]

I really enjoyed the Sophia Electric kt88-st on my quicksilver V4 monos. I sold the amps today but still kept these tubes.

 

[pweg]

I'm a big fan of the elrogs

 

[Smp]

I'm a big fan of the elrogs

So am I but they do tend to stress the bank though, particularly when you need two matched quads of them.