zippy2001 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I'm about to get a tube headphone amp that uses a pair of 300B tubes and am looking for any recommendations on reasonably priced tubes (under $300 / pair). I'm thinking about getting the JJ Tesla, but would like to hear any other recommendations on 300B tubes. Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 TJ 300B Premium Mesh Plate Globe (Pair) | Diy HiFi Supply 300B Shootout! by Thorsten Loesch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy2001 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks David, I did read that review. I've seen several others recommending the JJ Tesla. Enjoy the Music.com - 300B Comparison Review Stereophile: In Search of the Perfect 300B Tube I was wondering if anyone here had experience listening to these tubes and had any opinions in regards to sound and quality. Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 You bastard, you bought the Moth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 he's getting a custom ec... (equilibrato) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerius Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Wait a sec here, you're getting a custom built EC amp and you're going to cheap out on the 300B tubes? Seriously, for an amp of that level you shouldn't be settling for anything short of the upper tier stuff. Grab the Emission Labs 300B, costly, but still not Western Electric prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I got my pair of new production WE 300Bs in the fancy wooden box for $500 on Agon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy2001 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Wait a sec here, you're getting a custom built EC amp and you're going to cheap out on the 300B tubes? Seriously, for an amp of that level you shouldn't be settling for anything short of the upper tier stuff. Grab the Emission Labs 300B, costly, but still not Western Electric prices. I'll have to wait to get some nice tubes, spent too much on the family for xmas. Maybe I'll try to get some later, that's why I have to go cheap on the tubes for now. This is a one off production amp, that I hope Craig brings to market. I'll post pix and more information after I get the amp, hopefully this weekend. I got my pair of new production WE 300Bs in the fancy wooden box for $500 on Agon. That's a great deal, I'll have to keep my eyes open on Agon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 ...This is a one off production amp, that I hope Craig brings to market. I'll post pix and more information after I get the amp, hopefully this weekend. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 So, you're why Craig can't finish the damn phono stage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarium Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hrm did you get Craig's take? I know he's gone through a lot of the new production 300Bs with BA customers and I think there were a few strong recs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy2001 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I know he has several different brands of 300Bs to listen to. He didn't have any specific recommmendation. Has anyone heard the PX-4 tubes? Craig said they sound better than most 300Bs, but tube options are limited to KR or Sophia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy2001 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 After touching base with Craig, I've decided to go with the Sophia Princess PX4 tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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