I have a couple Takatsuki 300B tubes in my Woo head amp. They replaced the stock tubes. No comparison in sound with original tubes, the Takatsuki are way better. But I have not tried new WEs. I think my research pointed without fail to the Takatsuki as being better sounding. They put a lot of work into their development, and after all they are Japanese… masters of taking a good design and incrementally improving to perfection.
Takayuki 300B vs Western Electric NEW Production 300B
Hi everyone,
Has anyone had the good fortune to audition or own both of these fine 300b tubes?
I am particular in the "New Production" Western Electric 300b, which seems to be heading in the right direction, vs the Takayuki 300B, which mimics the original Western Electric, and many have stated is a very good 300b.
Both are approximately the same price, with the Western Electric coming with a 5 year warranty.
I'll be using a matched pair in my Vinnie Rossi L2iSE integrated preamp section. Just which brand?
Any comments would be appreciated in sound quality choices.
J.
Has anyone had the good fortune to audition or own both of these fine 300b tubes?
I am particular in the "New Production" Western Electric 300b, which seems to be heading in the right direction, vs the Takayuki 300B, which mimics the original Western Electric, and many have stated is a very good 300b.
Both are approximately the same price, with the Western Electric coming with a 5 year warranty.
I'll be using a matched pair in my Vinnie Rossi L2iSE integrated preamp section. Just which brand?
Any comments would be appreciated in sound quality choices.
J.
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