Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Ddriveman, I just bought a pair for my Golden Gate dac from member 'Valvesaglowin'. TubesUSA George was very patient and helpful on the phone. my pair are suppose to arrive on Tuesday. he is located in New York State. |
I have been an audiogon user for more than 10 years. I read audiogon forums often, but I never posted anything. Today I will make my first post. Elrog 300B failure could be one of the two scenarios or both: 1. Elrog 300B has problem itself. 2. Some of Frankensteins 300B amplifiers if not all have design issues -- huge current surge when the power is turning on. As a result, tubes failed prematurely. I used to own a pair of CST Frankensteins II 300B amplifiers. The stock tube failed within a month. Within a year, I had encountered 4 300B tube failures. I emailed the designer when I had my 2nd 300B failured. I was assured that the amplifier has no problem, I can use any 300B tubes for the amps, but the problem is I continued to encounter 300B tube failure. After a few month of search, I found a very reputable repairman in California. After he inspected the amps, he told me there was a design issue: huge current surge when the power is turning on. As a result, 300B tubes failed prematurely. |
Hi Wjt2005, I wonder if this problem was unique to your particular Frankenstein? I've owned mine for over 6 years and haven't experienced this issue(except for the original Elrogs). I can't speak for other Frankenstein MK II owners but I haven't seen feedback suggesting it's a common problem. It's certainly possible other Franks owners may share your same problem. |
