Emission Labs 45 tube question

[Natural Sound]

I've saved up over the last few months for a set of Emission Labs 45 tubes. Now the question is do I want solid or mesh plates. I'm learning more towards the solid plate based on what I've read on different forums. If anyone has experience with this tube in a Paramour or Stereomour I'd be interested in your comments. If you could please include your preference for the 12AT7 driver tube in combination with the EML 45. -Thanks.

 

[tsingle999]

Go for the globe special edition. no upper support so they are delicate but sound delicate. solid plates.

 

[saildoctor]

I've listened to the solid plate (regular not globe) version briefly in my Paramounts.  They were gooood!

 

[Natural Sound]

Go for the globe special edition. no upper support so they are delicate but sound delicate. solid plates.

The globe special edition was a limited run and has been sold out for years.

 

[tsingle999]

im of the belief that tubesusa has a few pairs left. at least they did recently and they are still listed on their site...

 

[Paul Joppa]

Be aware that the unsupported end of the globe special makes it much easier to damage in shipping, and you probably can't pick them up at the factory yourself.

 

[johnsonad]

Also, EML has a new warrenty that may not cover those old tubes. You may want to check with Jac first before purchasing them.

 

[jrebman]

Hey Tom,

I've had and heard both, and I definitely prefer thee solid plates. And tubesusa is definitely out of the globe special edition as I recently asked about them.

Good luck,

Jim