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Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR


Which do you prefer; S.E.T. Princess 300B Carbon Plate or KR 300B WE Clone?

I've only experienced NOS 40's/50's WE so my expectations are pretty high. Which do you think captures the essence of the WE most closely? I'm trying to keep the cost down as much as possible so EAT is not an option, as much as I was blown away by their KT88. I considered current WE but they're not in production until Spring 2011.

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sakahara
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Hi Markus,
Have you formed an impression with the VAC REN 30/30 and your Back Treasure tubes?
markus1299
252 posts
 
Charles1dad,

I honestly have been so taken with the Takatsuki/Frank pairing that I have not yet followed through on the Vac 30/30 pairing as of yet. The second set of Black Treasure tubes I purchased here on audiogon, purportedly from Grant Fidelity, are shorter and don't have the box markings that the ones I purchased with the Franks have so I'm a little afraid to pop them in without testing first. Unfortunately my tester doesn't do 300B's. I will find an avenue to get them tested before I try them out.
I'm currently breaking in the ASI livelines between amps and pre and the sound is just now starting to come around a little at 70 hours. Wasn't really impressed right out of the box but have the feeling they will be stellar after a few more hours
I'll keep you guys posted on the VAC/Black treasure pairing.
Markus
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charles1dad
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Thanks Markus, better safe than sorry.
andromedaaudio
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I am currently using the sophia electric royal princess.
I have not heard another ,are they the best or is emission labs better for example ???
i do like the sound , very transparent and good overal dynamics / bass
andromedaaudio
170 posts
 
I reread the thread, interesting , probably tatasuki but the SRP seems to be not much behind
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