Which 211 tubes for my Wyetech Topaz

I have tried vintage RCA's and GE's. The RCA's are certainly better than the GE's but at $1600 a matched pair was too much for me. It is common to find really good GE's for $400-500. GE's are a time proven and very good tube.

The standard Shuguang 211s are pretty linear with very good bass but overall dry and not very involving. The premium Shuguangs and Psvane 211-Ts are slightly more refined but IMHO are not worth the premium price. NOS GEs are more lush, harmonically saturated and relaxed but the bass is not very well controlled.
I really love old Shuguang 211B. This was a limited run and unfortunately they are not made any more. They sound dynamic and extended, have very good bass control and are almost as tonally full as the NOS GEs.

I had heard that the RCA was superior in may ways but may not even be available at any price. Sounds like the GE is the OS tube to look for. I haven't heard much about current production, glad to see someone was familiar with them.

How about the Elroy tube. Also are the r a that much better than the GE tubes. Thks

Oops meant Elrog tubes