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In Reply to: RE: EML 300B posted by greg7 on October 06, 2014 at 03:26:32
Not so sure I'd agree on the EML 300B
Had a borrowed pair in my system some years ago and the did not better the WE Charlie Whitner Kansas re-issues.
If I were to finally change out my WE re-issues today I'd likely try something from PSVANE.
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I would expect the WE reissues to be better than the EML (or KR or any Chinese premium 300B for that matter). How do the EML compare to other 300B like the premium Chinese, KR, EH, Gold Lion, etc.?
But do remember that back in that day, many found the TJ/Full Music mesh plates better sounding that the WE re-issues.
To me, the strongest point of the WE's are the lack of microphoics.
ALL directly headed triodes are microphonic to some degree. ALL!!!
Just some less than others.
Let the flames begin!
The problem with this type of question is the variables matter, some tubes are better in certain amplifiers than others. I've used the W.E. reissue 300b and it was clearly outperformed by the EML XLS, Sophia Royal Princess and the Japanese Takatsuki. In oth r r amp/system the results could be different. You must also factor in the individual preference of sound character the listener seeks.EML is a very high quality built and sounding tube. The western Electric reissue was disappointing and overrated in my experience.
The problem with this type of question is the variables matter, some tubes are better in certain amplifiers than others. I've used the W.E. reissue 300b and it was clearly outperformed by the EML XLS, Sophia Royal Princess and the Japanese Takatsuki. In oth r r amp/system the results could be different. You must also factor in the individual preference of sound character the listener seeks.EML is a very high quality built and sounding tube. The western Electric reissue was disappointing and overrated in my experience.
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Greg, in your amp TJ 300b's may be an excellent choice.
Les
The inner detail retrieval and nuances are staggering
Des
When I saw the two pairs, I had to click on your system thinking you either had a PP 300B or the "ultimate" back up plan. :-)
Your speakers caught my eye. I use Guarneri Homages in one of my systems and alternate powering them with PP and SE 300B amps and really like the results. Just about any amp I've put in front of the GH's has resulted in a sound I'm very happy with but I like the 300B flavor the most. Special speaker indeed.
What do you think of the GH's?
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