At the suggestion / inquirey from other AA Inmate's I recently compared the Sovtek 2a3's [at 45 & 2a3 operating points] to my 45s; Emission Labs solid plate and NOS National Union ST 45's. The Sovteks didn't provide the results the person(s) suggested or were looking for but what struck me was the comparision between the two 45s. After spending almost the last two months exclusively with the EML 45's the differences are even greater than I stressed in earlier reports.

The first thing I noticed was how much more powerful and extended they were over either tube; NU 45 or Sovtek 2a3. Supercharged is a apt descriptor. You can feel the presence in the room. They project images that interact with you, and with the other tubes [or any OPT I'm familiar] you are watching the proceedings more so than taking part. Yes, the EML tubes are very expensive but my association has resulted in the most dramatic and satisfying benefit I've witnessed with any tube period! Highly recommended to all 45 users. YMMV.