Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR

Thanks Phaelon,
Your objectives/quest are the same as mine, get the music reproduction as 'natural' and 'real' as is possible. Musicality is a definite positive and very flattering term in my book.

All right already the suspense is killing me. Would anyone be willing to send Charles1dad the Takatsuki ta 300b's so we can put this to rest. Just kidding it would be nice to have all three pairs at hand to see the victor.

My Takatsukis were delivered late yesterday. I will be able to compare them this weekend. I agree, it would be great to have all three "pretenders" to the WE300b throne in one place at one time for a three-way comparison. . . preferably with a Western Electric pair as well. However, it would be a bit expensive and unlikely. More than that, I suspect that each of us might come to a different conclusion depending on system, listening preferences, etc. Personally, I would be happy to find ones that I like a lot and stop there.

Gsm,
I really appreciate the fact that you`re able and willing to compare the Takatsuki and Royal Princess 300b.
Yes we all have different ears,amps and systems but in reality this is going to be the best opprotunity we have. You can`t buy every single tube(especially at these prices). Gsm you have an excellent system(also good ears to select your components in the first place).

I would place considerable weight on your comparison conclusions. High quality 300b tubes have a very long lifespan, if either of these tubes are that special then IMO it`s money wisely spent for all the years of musical pleasure they`ll provide.
Best Regards,

GSM, I will also anxiously await your comparison and I think all we can ask is your honest comparison in your system as you know it and how both tubes relate to the listening pleasures you admire.
We will all have to relax and make sure you feel that you have spent enough adequate burn in of the new tubes to have a final thought....since my RP tubes changed after 100 hours of burn in I recommend you take the time needed to make your comparison since we will all be here a day or two longer I hope.