Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR

Congratulations Charles1dad!
You took a chance - it paid off.
Will they warranty the tubes this side of the pond? If so, what would that entail? Shipping back to Japan?

When do you expect the RPs to arrive?

Hi Phaelon,
1200 USD could very well be enough. The RP could be the equal of the Takatsuki for all I know. This stuff is so subjective and it depends on what amp,system and of course who`s pair of ears are involved. Phaelon with your NAF amps things could certainly differ. All I can state at this stage is the Coincident Frankenstein-Takatsuki combination is ridiculously superb.

Fla,
I should have the RP tubes in about a week.

Hi Charles, I think it’s great when someone, who has a system as outstanding as yours, and really loves it, stays open minded and finds a way to take it to an even higher level - much higher level - it sounds like. As for myself, there’s no ego involved here, I like having options and would find it exciting if you confirmed what Maxmad said.

Thanks for taking the challenge, making the effort and sharing.

Phaelon,
Thanks for your kind comments.The funny thing is this,I was so content with the BT tubes in my system.That 6 Moons review with those heart felt comments by the Polish Sonic Society members really stuck with me. A few of them use the old stock WE 300b in their personal amplifiers yet were so moved by the Takatsuki`s performance. Now I understand completely.

Charles, don't toot the horn quite yet, as the RPs have not stepped in the ring.
This match may be like Ali vs Frazier all over again!