Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR

Clio09,
Thanks for the explanation. Low noise floor is one of the strengths of the Frankenstein. Just for fun I `d like to hear the Franks/Takatsuki (rather than with the Psvane Treasure 300b) compared to your new amp. I say this knowing the vast superiority the Takatsuki provided when I switched tubes(bass,clarity,seperation etc. as these were the same improvements cited by Auntjenof2 with the new amp). Your amplifier sounds like it could be a really great product. Does the increase voltage and power rating affect tube longevity? Thanks again Clio09.The more choices in high quality low power amps available the better IMO.

Charles, the output tubes are biased on the high end, so yes, tube life is likely to suffer somewhat. On the other hand the sonics are improved. Such is the trade off.

Perhaps we can work out a demo for you. If you go to the Electra Fidelity website, complete the contact us form, and send it off I will respond with my phone number so we can chat. We would like as many people as possible to hear this unit. Shows are obviously a good method, but in ones own system is always better. Auntjenof2 just happens to be in the same town which made things easier for him.

Thanks Clio09.

OffTopic: Charles1dad - So what was your impression of the TRL Dude with your Franks? Could you elaborate some. I'm in the market for a pre and have the Sophia Electric 300B mono's. Thank you

Clio09, I just went to the website and filled out the contract us page. I'd be interested in hearing how your amp designs compare to the Shindo line of tube amps.