Takatsuki 300B $255 !!

@blackbag20

Nice. 
 

LOL

That's funny.
 

While we're on the subject, I don't really get the hype for these tubes. I use them in an Feliks Envy HP amp, which many say is very synergistic. Honestly, I like the Western Electric (new prod) or the even the Cossor 300B that are made by PSVANE.
Anyone else underwhelmed by these?

I think I'll try Cryotone, EAT, or Elrog next, but I am unable to audition any of them.

@williesaid

Not underwhelmed. Built a system around (using a pair of Linlaii Elite 300b’s specked tubes by manufacturer)  300B’s. Takatsuki 300bs are well regarded by many. Lot’s of stuff to read and cogitate over. Haven’t tube rolled yet. Bound to happen.

@wsrrsw 

Well I certainly don't dislike the Taks by any means. They don't do a single thing wrong. I just find some other 300B's to have a bit more character or panache, if you will. I think the upper ranges are magnificently done with them, but perhaps at a cost in the lower frequencies so they lack that 300B fullness at times. I might just need more time with them or perhaps they just don't agree with any of my preamp tube or headphone choices so far. There are a lot of combinations to be tried at this point.

I've had my eye on the Linlai Elite. I've had good experiences with other tubes from them. It's crazy that there are more 300B tube options than any other tube currently in production. It's a jungle our there. Thanks for the link. Looks like a good thread to read through.

@williesaid I can suss you are headphone user or are in regards to the 300B. That’s not in my wheelhouse except for the universality of the driver tubes, the 6SN7s, headphones, cabeling, etc. adding to mix of your delivered sound. i’d guess the drivers might be rolled to great effect..