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Takatsuki 300b review The new Takatsuki Spring 2021 production 300Bs have a clean, ordered, beautifully proportioned view of their musical cosmos. They are from current production. BruceD VIP/Donor. 5 (The EML 300B-25 is a direct replacement for the 2A3 tube), Emission Labs 300B Mesh Long Annode, Emission Labs 300B-XLS, and Emission Labs 320B-XLS FP III, Paramount 300b (Takatsuki TA-300B), both with Mundorf S/O caps, Mikes iron, HFBG Eros,Oppo 103,Rega RP6 2m black ,Vaughn Triode JR II Print Pages: 1 2 Go Up Takatsuki Electric Industry Co. You might find this and interesting read, takatsuki-ta-300b-vacuum-tube-review/. 6 萬美元) Cary : CAD-300SE (已停產，0. What's new Search. Bought them directly from the official distributor in Tokyo when I visited. industryfeatures. And do so in a presumably very reliable package. It really feels like the same kinda musical step up i experienced going from the my previous set of tubes to the normal ER300B’s. " If you do purchase the R300, and if it sounds great straight out of the box, I can just imagine how good it would sound with MELZ 6N9S/Sylvania 6SN7GTA straight-plates or MELZ 6N8S or MELZ 1578/Takatsuki 300B tubes, with This listing is for a matched set of renowned Takatsuki TA-300B Output Amplifier Tubes as new in box. All three - Takatsuki, EML, and KR - have a track record of reliability, but also have different price points. $1,090. Thought it might be a good reference for your new tube collection hobby. in Part 02 i will be covering the Elrog 300B (latest/newest version) Setup: Hugo TT (DAC/Pre I would also like to note that I take issue with Fred Crowder's review of the Audio Note 4300E on Dagogo. I think the best way to describe the Elrog 300B has neutral with honest highs (no stridency, no sharpness, yet also not rolled like classic 300Bs). But he hasn't heard them himself. The low bass was better in the Chinese tubes, deeper and more dynamic. Tube Maze Guides and reviews of vacuum tubes and tube equipment. The TA-274B rectifier tube is our second made-in-Japan audio vacuum tube we developed by maximizing our technologies and know-how accumulated in the creation of the 300B. The TA-300B offers the ultimate vacuum tube quality that only Takatsuki Electric, the one and only vacuum tube manufacturer in Japan, can offer. The tube creates a fantastic, life-like image, that leaves you wanting to close your eyes and just enjoy the music without thinking too much about your TAKATSUKI TA-300B Triode Vacuum Tubes (Pair): NEW-in-Box; 1 yr Warranty; 33% Off | eBay . Not so bad if you have SET monoblocks, but it gets a bit spendy if you need four of em. It has been on the scene for a while. ” After trying Takatsuki TA-300B quite some time ago, now I got chance to try their new production of 2A3 Welcome Takatsuki TA-2A3. So far the Melody 300b is the most beautiful sounding amp I might have ever had in my house! I use the sublime Takatsuki 300b tube. 02-13-2013 at Atlas Reviews Atlas Reviews Jump to Atlas Products Jump to Atlas Products Atlas Unique Grounding As is the EAT KT88 and 300B. Guides and reviews of vacuum tubes and tube equipment. jonwoody likes this. Razakoz, Jan 9, 2021 #5. Keep in mind these are generalities, YMMV. God save us from infernal Japanese OCD behavior which oft produces the best, albeit insanely costly product. I put the Takatsuki 300B and the VT231 Tung Sol 6SN7GT in my WA5 and it smokes the stock tubes. Share Sep 16, 2011 at 8:30 AM In the power stage, two pairs of Takatsuki TA-300B tubes are utilized, delivering powerful driving force and dynamic high-quality sound. I used them until one tube blew due to a shorted coupling cap. I have read with interest many reviews of 300B tubes and the Linlai are intriguing. the assortment of 300B choices in current production has just expanded to Japan of all places where the Takatsuki TA-300B launched. Headamps/DACs: Woo WA33 + Takatsuki 274B/2A3, Feliks Envy + Takatsuki 300B, Cayin Soul/HA-300B; Mass Kobo 465/433, Holo DEALER AD: Takatsuki TA-S01 SE 300B Power Amplifier Watch Report This Ad. Not only does vinyl refuse to die, so does The TA-300B offers the ultimate vacuum tube quality that only Takatsuki Electric, the one and only vacuum tube manufacturer in Japan, can offer. 300B: Takatsuki TA-300B - current production - still the best 300B money can buy. Rick58 likes this. At the time, Gunther was running KT-88s as output tubes. Previous. Page 7 Not sure what the reliability is with these. After that, it was used very rarely, mainly at the other two exhibitions AXPONA-2023 and T. The new Elrog's, I mean the shipment that has just landed are phenomenal, very different and much improved over the earlier sub 800 serial numbers, its a real toss up between those and the Tak's - both are easily superior to the original WE 300B's (not the 90's re-issue) - as long as both are paired with the Tak 274B rectifier. I get 30 watts push pull with big driver transformer. Become a member Skip to primary content. What's It has become apparent that through the dutch dealer the Takatsuki 300B cost €1785,- at the moment. Woo Audio is an authorized reseller. They are stunning tubes and extremely reliable. 16% at 30 Watts. Posted on April 11, 2024 by tubemaze. He hadn't mentioned anything about the Takatsuki earlier in the review but puts out that statement in the conclusion section. Miura Like you, my primary amp (Audio Note Balanced Kegons) employs a pair of 300B’s for each channel and like you I have been engaged in trying to find a substitute for the Western Electric 300B with which I am happy as the Western Electric tubes are becoming scarcer and more expensive. 8 years after the release of the TA−300B, the amplifier with original vacuum tubes “TA−S01” was born as However, once I bought a pair of Takatsuki 300b, I stopped using the Royal Princess. Headamps/DACs: Woo WA33 + Takatsuki 274B/2A3, Feliks Envy + Takatsuki 300B, Cayin Soul/HA-300B; Mass Kobo 465/433, Holo Bliss KTE, Luxman P-750u/SQ-N150; Chord DAVE/TT 2, @Trance_Gott, I really Hello people i guess its the time for me to review the WA5-LE and in this Part i will be covering the Takatsuki 300B Tubes. The warm light that passes through the glass tube enhances the luxury of listening to your favorite music in high sound quality. For example, the 300B-mesh required a higher filament current than the standard 300B (1. SIGN UP Takatsuki Electric released the TA-300B in 2010 after the absence of new domestically produced audio vacuum tubes for 35 years. About Us; 300B Valves; Exclusive UK Distribution ‘Stuff’ Latest News; Reviews; Takatsuki TA-300B. But then I seem to recall stories of Harry Pearson having a few pieces of gear for quite some time as well. ” – Tim de Paravicini Back story two. For $19,995, you can have an ATM-300R with Takatsuki 300B tubes, a combination I haven't heard. The difference between stock and the Takatsuki was phenomenal. $149. In my opinion such comparisons show what could still be improved. Back to top KEF LS50 wireless 2 w/KC62 sub Analog Ethos select series 2a3>Decware HDT-v2 Dennis Had 300b Amp Review Reply #124 - 03/20/23 at 00:10:41 . Others like the KR Balloons. The difference was very profound. I was tested Elrog 300B (basic ver) and sound was very good. In the photos, it is driving the Avantgarde UNO speakers coupled to the J. Selling my pair of Takasuki 300B tubes. In summary, I believe that it is a tribute to both of these amps designs that one can easily hear any changes to the sound by simply changing a pair of Then she says “what about those Takatsuki tubes?” Whoa, maybe when the Sarah arrives. Air Tight KT-88. 99 (Golden Dragon 300B matched pair ) then Electro Harmonix pair for 229 Euros He was a bit skeptical about it. Takatsuki TA−300B Ultimate Valves for Audio (matched pair) Brands. The best so far BUT this pair 300b was the first my "expensive" tubes 300b. This time, I would like to compare the physical differences between vintage Western Electric 300B Year 1950 vs the re-issue version Year 1997. Western Electric 300b - current production - a tidy runner-up to the Takatsuki, but alas, the Takatsuki is still king. See the review done by HiFi Critic. He doesn't give AirTight ATM-300R features new step-up transformers and Takatsuki 300B tubes ($2500. I also add Tak By the way, the Takatsuki's are still sounding fabulous RachaelW, Sep 13, 2021 #6. Western Electric. 050 Euros a pair. Takatsuki TA-300B While Golden Dragon 300B matched pair offered at £260. Skip to primary content. , Ltd. Dec 13, 2013 1,541 Takatsuki Electric released the TA-300B in 2010 after the absence of new domestically produced audio vacuum tubes for 35 years. Imo the synergy between the old Meze house sound and Takatsuki 300B is through the roof! Everyone using an Empyrean or Elite on his In my demo space: The "300B-2" which is a 2 enclosure design using 801A interstage driving the 300B with Coleman regulators. I compared PS Vane UK ver (240 euro) vs Elrog basic ver (1750 euro). They are in great condition and working perfectly. Good point regarding the Takatsuki 300B. Your thoughts? Elrog ER The reviews pretty unanimously pointed to Takatsuki 300Bs. And so it was that when Psvane trumpeted the launch of its WE300B 1:1 Replica, claiming to have produced a 100% accurate Western Electric 300B clone right down to the materials used, I was itching to hear some. That's a good pic of Mr My first review in a series should come out in the next couple of months. Headamps/DACs: Woo WA33 + Takatsuki 274B/2A3, Feliks Envy + Takatsuki 300B, Cayin Soul/HA-300B; Mass Kobo 465/433, Holo The Emillé Labs and Trafomatic Audio review loaners had long since departed. Definitive Audio. Location: Germany. Tube rolling to the nth degree. For EH tubes subtract $3250. I replaced the OEM tubes in my Woo WA5. Does that recommendation hold for the Woo also. Create Audio Golden Jazz Series vs Luxury Series Mariusz: The Takatsuki tubes seemed closer to the carbon sound, a little like the Discs/recordings used: I am listing the disc titles, the volume level on the Ancient Audio Lektor Grand CD player corresponding to dB and then the chosen track. On a recent trip to Japan, I visited a tube store in Tokyo and to my I am choosing between Elrog and Takatsuki 300B tubes. Regards, rwanda OP. Amplification: various from Tokin Defisit, 45/2a3/300b to Wavac MD572 in 300-7000 Hz range, First Watt M2 amplifier 80-350 Hz , Yamaha M-35 amp 7000Hz to infinity Hz, Yamaha RX Z9 plus Yamaha Aventage CX-A5000 preamp processor 9. But for some people, 2A3 offers much more balance tone compare to its With over 400 reviews, you will find here a lot of information about vacuum tubes, vacuum tube related equipment, and other analog gear. Last edited: Jan 9, 2021. Search titles only By: Many Western Electric 300B tube fans will have been aware that a new venture started a couple-or-three years ago to start manufacturing new 300B tubes, under the Western Electric brand, to the same specification as those +1 on Takatsuki 300B. Yes the Takatsuki price disparity is unusual and Ive always beleived its marketing to certain integrated amplifier designs using one 274b and a pair of 300b. vincei After 3 months I swapped the Elrog 300B with a pair of 60s vintage Western Electric 300B in Fostex HP-V8 and immediately stunned and immensed in music for hours. These tubes were chosen by Mr. Show also produced some of the best sound driven by the Takatsuki TA-S01 300B Power Amplifier. Would like Mr Reicherts impressions of the WA5 with some premium tubes if possible. Search titles and first posts only Renowned tube expert Michael Boele offers his long-term review of a pair of 2021 new production 300B directly heated power triodes. True Audiophile has these hard to get tubes. All of the tubes that came with my review sample were made by Electro-Harmonix. I've heard The TA-274B rectifier tube is their second made-in-Japan audio vacuum tube, developed by maximizing their technologies and know how in the creation of the 300B. There are knobs for adjusting harmonic content, selector for different combinations of coupling and bypass caps, a bypass power caps knob and a bias adjustment knob. . All that for a good review of a Chinese 300B? If so, Peter is slipping. For the 300B and its halved 2A3 cousin, add Sophia Electric. In this review we take a close look at the Feliks Audio Envy. Headamps/DACs: Woo WA33 + Takatsuki 274B/2A3, Feliks Envy + Takatsuki 300B, Cayin Soul/HA-300B; Mass Kobo 465/433, Holo Bliss KTE, Luxman P-750u/SQ-N150; Chord DAVE/TT 2, I had read a lot of reviews and strong endorsements prior to making the 465 purchase, but had never heard the amp. TJ Full Music 300B/C Premium Carbon Plate Price: $459/pair + $40 optional extended warranty. Amperex Vintage 6922 e88cc Matching pair. Listening If that's the price of the Takatsuki 300B then the price difference between the STC4300B and the Takatsuki is small. Fast forward a year or so, and courtesy of Ian Large at UK Psvane distributor AA Acoustics, I finally secured review samples to try at Audio data is output over USB to my reference DAC/Amp, a Vinnie Rossi L2 DAC module in an L2i SE integrated amplifier with Takatsuki TA-300B tubes. Three quid Chief Eggplant. I'm wondering if changing from the WE to the The two Create Audio tubes are fantastic and unbeatable for the money. Made-in-Japan: The Takatsuki engineering team has refused to accept compromise. My choice for 300B were based off Western Electric and EML for reliability and durability, Elrog It took a long time to resume confidence in a new manufacturer of 300b tubes and Takatsuki proved to be a 2 year endeavour to firstly get a meeting with and another 6 months to get an agreement with for distribution. So I went back to my TJ/full music cheapos and was in anguish shopping and researching and rereading all the 300B reviews and trying to prepare myself for spending close to $1000 on a new pair of something. Every time. As he previously mentioned, and I experienced Takatsuki TA-S01 specifications：Model number: TA-S01External dimensions: 439×301×240mm WxDxH excluding projectionsMass: 28kgInput: RCA pin jack stereo, 2 sys The Takatsuki TA-300B was released in 2010, the TA-274B in 2012, and in 2022, after a 10-year absence, the TA-2A3 (the 2A3, another representative triode tube following the 300B) was release as a new lineup. I think those aspects could still be improved in the Japanese. I look forward to your review. The TA-S01 allows the adjustment of the harmonic content, tone quality (via two coupling/bypass capacitors) and the bass (via three bypass power capacitors) Takatsuki Electric Industry, which manufactures audio vacuum tubes in Japan, will release the directly heated triode tube "TA-2A3" at the Melbourne HiFi Show 2022, The company, which revived vacuum tube manufacturing in Japan with the release of the TA-300B in 2010, has added the famous tube 2A3 to its lineup as its first new vacuum tube product in the 10 years since the Best 300B Tube? Western Electric OR Takatsuki OR Erlog? Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by zeitlos, Aug 6, 2023. I may consider purchasing that if there is some info from the seller that they are mint or strong test or if he provides the value for new tube as Blackmore has pointed out that Test results depending on tube tester Our portfolio of the world's best 300B valves. Seemed to get good reviews. where it won excellent reviews from visitors and respected press. And with Electro Harmonix Gold Grid, still work but bias jump (suddenly) on one tube after heat up, for about 10mv. According to Mr. Premium Audio Review Magazine And: Can you elaborate a bit on your second sentence? I suppose what you meant is that it's no 300B with regard to technical specs. I visited Tobian 5 or 6 years ago. The whole amp's synergy sounded just right. Takatsuki is the name of town in Japan. Sponsors. This is THE place where audiophiles and audio Although I can’t quite answer the original question asked, I can talk about the comparison between the Takatsuki 300B and the WE NOS 300B for those who are interested. About us. My reference headphones are the T+A Solitaire P and the Meze Elite . Wathen Cryotone 300B-WC - a surprising find and much better than I would have expected - again, though, the Takatsuki is still king. Bought another pair (can only buy in pairs) and used them until early this On my review sample, the 4 ohm secondary was connected to the Low output, the 8 ohm secondary to High. Does anyone know where to buy these new from? Also are they better then the Royal Princess? I am choosing between Elrog and Takatsuki 300B tubes. The TA-274B rectifier tube is our second made-in-Japan audio vacuum tube we developed by Takatsuki Brand Review. 4 surround sound. Amp based on 805 tubes + 300b + 6SN7 + 6SL7. A new tube amp is not news however this looks like a very interesting amplifier with some unusual adjustments. And I did send in the warranty cards. whose website had this photo of a TK2A3 50M Ref mono. While I'm at it: Emission Labs 300B, Emission Labs 300B 2. 6. C. Search titles and first posts only. It feels like the ’transport’ of the sound is more rock solid. Location: United States. Skip to secondary content. This is THE place where audiophiles 300B has been a favorite tube for most audiophile since long time ago. Charles (charles1dad) likes his EMLs a lot. When I saw that Alex Sound Technology, of Windermere, Florida, was bringing the gorgeous Japanese Takatsuki 300B TA-S01 SET amplifier ($32,000, 8Wpc, Hello people i guess its the time for me to review the WA5-LE and in this Part i will be covering the Takatsuki 300B Tubes. They differ from each other to introduce valid choice. The TA-300B is the first Japanese-made vacuum tube to debut in Japan in 2010 after 35 years, and now it is ba Takatsuki 300B, are excellent, but with 1000 hours of use, one tube stopped working! WE300B (year 2004) very "sweet" for the musical genre I like, I returned it to the seller! EML 300B, wonderful, very fast, good range of bass and treble, without neglecting the voices! Takatsuki released their own amplifier with their 300b and 274b type tubes. As a WA5 owner, the price of the full takatsuki complement rivals that of the loaded amp itself. zeitlos the SQ of different 300b tubes is dependent on the rectifier tube used: on my Wavac EC-300b when I switch from the EAT300b to the Takatsuki, I equally switch from Svetlana Winged-C 6L6 GC to Tungsol KT66. That it real linearity. Because we could not make instantaneous ABs, we conducted the classic test of listening to a few pieces using one kind of tube first (the Golden Jazz), then the second (Luxury) and finally the Takatsuki TA-300B. Bluebook The right price. For just 300B, add Takatsuki of Japan, Elrog of Germany and EAT again from Czechia. The EAT 300B also bridges the price gap, tipping the scale at $1,695 per matched pair. Comes with Takatsuki 300B tubes. zeitlos Good point regarding the Takatsuki 300B. Funny enough, when I mentioned that I was initially deciding between the Takatsuki and the Elrog, he said "The Takatsuki are the very best". Treehaus 4P1L preamp, Soulnote D-2 DAC. On a recent trip to Japan, I visited a tube store in Tokyo and to my There was an enormous interest for the (US$50,000) Takatsuki TA-S01 300B single-ended tube power amplifier from Japan. This is THE place where audiophiles and audio companies discuss vintage, contemporary and new audio products, music servers, music streamers, computer audio, digital-to-analog converters, turntables, phono Takatsuki 300b tubes c. From what I've read, I've pretty For my asking price I am including a pair of Takatsuki 300b tubes (20 hours in total), and a pair of Genelex ecc82 (12au7) tubes. Precision made to exact WE specs 503 803-7700. and TJ/Full Music of China the PX25 and 45. newsroom. The amplifier’s independent signal circuit and power supply for L/R channels ensure high . The first impressions were The Takatsuki’s are the only tube which I would consider using in place of the [true NOS] Western Electric 300B . Living Voice 300b tubes. お時間頂く場合がございます。  直熱型3極出力管 「時を得て匠の技術で、ウェスタン・エレクトリック（WE）製を忠実に再現。 レーザー式寸法測定器を自社製作し、プレート幅の測定精度を向上。 ベースは品質・外観の改善のため、金型から作り直すとともにデザインもブラック A nice thing about the kit is that it came with schematics, some explanation and I know where the parts are so I can modify if needed. He said he would never pair a 300B with the Unison Max 2. Reichert recommends GE 6SN7GTB for his amp design. Sikora Standard Turntable with the DS003 cartridge With no WAVAC on hand, they were kind enough to send me a matched set of four for my Nagra 300B amplifier that is a push/pull design, delivering about 25 watts per channel. Item #650093718. Tubes from new will continue to improve sonically for 150 hours and reach optimum performance at 250 hours. Yes, the manufacture of the highly regarded TA-300B tube. Above from observations over many years in any number of forums and reviews. It comes down to your values. I just got This review page is supported in part by the sponsors whose ad banners are displayed below. , Takatsuki released the TA−300B output triode for Audio tube. They are expensive comparing to the Takatsuki 300B but less than the original WE 300B This signature makes their strengths match exactly the weaknesses of my Meze headphones. Having heard a fair share of 300B amps over the years, I concluded in the wake of my Yamamoto A-08S review that a well-implemented premium 45 like a big Emission Labs has it all over 300Bs in linearity, Then she says “what about those Takatsuki tubes?” Whoa, maybe when the Sarah arrives. Menu. Classifieds. Nevertheless I have no doubt about Very transparent with extended highs, tight bass and beautiful midrange. Better dynamics. Ltd. Voice: (403) 251-0466 I've tried Psvane 101D, EML 45 mesh plate, and TJ Full Music 300B SE output tubes with Psvane 274B replica, Brimar 5Z4GY, Sophia Electric Princess Rigid Plate 274B, and EML 5U4 rectifiers with the GG. It took a long time to resume confidence in a new manufacturer of 300b tubes and Takatsuki proved to be a 2 year endeavour to firstly get a meeting with and another 6 months to get an agreement with for distribution. The perfect TAKATSUKI TA−S01 single‐ended power amplifier is built according to a single‐ended three‐stage circuit. I bought them in March 2023 from an official UK distributor and have always taken great care of them. Others on the other Currently, I'm using a pair of Western Electric 300B tubes in my 300B ANK tube amp. Perhaps if Fred changed some of the preamp tubes then the combination of X preamp tube with the Takatsuki 300B would, combined, sound better than the AN 300B tube At Finn Bespoke Technology we stock the best High-End Hi-Fi from Audio Note (UK), Takatsuki Electric 300B and 274 valves, Telos Audio, ACnoDC, Les Davis Audio and music from Audio Note and Gearbox (UK). 00 value) hand-blown by Kyoto craftsmen to precise specs that are hand-matched to plus or minus 1 percent. Now they’re going for $2500 a pair, wonder what the future holds in store. I should also mention that I burn in for at least 48 hours (12 hrs a day) using the JLab tool. Considered to be the finest 300B and 274 Vacuum tubes available today. Sforzato Hi‐End Network Players Takatsuki World’s finest Audio Tubes & Amplifier Blumenhofer Premium Horn Loudspeakers Pachanko Music Servers, LPS, The company, which revived vacuum tube manufacturing in Japan with the release of the TA–300B in 2010, has added the famous tube 2A3 to its lineup as its first new vacuum tube product in For those tube guys, the Viborg reminds me a lot of sonic character of Takatsuki 300B tube, detailed, vivid, dynamic, and rich. nutsfortubes, Aug 18, 2023 #65. The revival of the historic ultimate Hello people i guess its the time for me to review the WA5-LE and in this Part i will be covering the Takatsuki 300B Tubes. Thorsten's review is available by clicking here . Tomek: Through the first two pieces—the Brandenburg Concertos and English Folksongs by Scholl—I thought the second tubes sounded better. This is THE Searching for new 300B base amp or why not second hand, I needed to know how much can cost one 300B pair, if I need replacing them. These tubes are the result of the cooperation between Kevin Scott of Definitive Audio in the UK and KR audio. Takatsuki Electric Co. If I could order a custom cable from Viborg, I may want to try something with foamed-teflon dielectric instead of solid teflon, solid core silver instead of copper (not for necessarily "better" sound but for different New articles New comments Latest reviews Author list Search articles. Bach, Brandenburg Concertos, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, Description TAKATSUKI TA-300B (set of 2) Takatsuki Tubes The TA-300B, which made its debut in 2010 as the first domestically produced vacuum tube in 35 years, is now available again with even greater precision. As an enterprising Stereophile reporter, I do my homework. Cables: Toxic Cable Black Widow on HE-6 and Toxic Cable Silver Widow 22 on TH900. I have done a extension of tube rollings of 12au7/12bh7 on this amp. As much As I enjoyed and respect the Takasuki there was no looking back once I got the EML XLS. More separation. Sforzato Hi‐End Network Players Takatsuki World’s finest Audio Tubes & Amplifier Blumenhofer Premium Horn Loudspeakers Pachanko Music Servers, LPS, For the reintroduction of the TA–300B, we reviewed the parts and manufacturing processes from the ground up in order to The gravitational pull of tube rolling has brought me to the absurd Takatsuki 300B. For the past couple years I have been running a Shindo Labs Cortese 300B with the TAKs to great delight. Miura from Air Tight Company is the person who prompted Takatsuki Electrict Industry (both firms from Takatsuki) to produce top end class 300B tubes. There is a strong confirmation bias after making a PS: This review was conducted in late 1999 or so, Thorsten Loesch has a review of newer 300B tubes conducted in December 2001. Subscribe To Our Newsletter New items New comments Author list Series list Latest content Latest updates Latest reviews. Many of you asked for more photos, so here is the exclusive high-resolution set that includes the innards’ images And yes, those are custom made Tamura transformers I'm building a pair of 300B Parallel SET monoblocks and want to fit them with a premium set of 300Bs (two per channel). The TA-274B delivers the ultimate vacuum tube quality that only Although I can’t quite answer the original question asked, I can talk about the comparison between the Takatsuki 300B and the WE NOS 300B for those who are interested. Log in Atlas Reviews Jump to Atlas Products Jump to Atlas Products Takatsuki Takatsuki 300B Vacuum Tube World's Finest 300B Takatsuki TA-300B Vacuum Tubes (matched pair) $1,670. pani 03-06-2015 8:12am It seems that from reviews and word of mouth the Willsenton amplifiers are a quality built product. That's a good pic of Mr New articles New comments Latest reviews Author list Search articles. This is THE place where audiophiles and audio companies discuss All the reviews and awards received over the years. in Part 02 i will be covering the Elrog 300B (latest/newest version) Setup: Hugo TT (DAC/Pre Amp) Headphones: HE-6 and TH900. pani 03-06-2015 8:12am I bought my first two pairs of Takatsuki 300B in 2015 when the Yen/USD was 125. From what I've read, I've pretty Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. The Takatsuki 274B is the best built and Interesting how your Takatsuki to KR audio 300b experience parallels my Takatsuki to EML. H. I find it very interesting they can offer a 805 (DHT) output tube that requires high voltage circuit/power supply/transformer and driven by another DHT 300b in pure class A at this price point. Earthbound2, Jan 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM #153. Bold and beautiful sounding room. To date, I have not been successful, although the Takatsuki 300B is quite Takatsuki 300b tubes c. For speakers, I leashed to the Yamamoto and Woo machines the 97dB 12-ohm Zu Essence. , the sole Japanese manufacturer of vacuum tubes for High-End Audio, enjoys a long 60-year history in manufacture of semiconductors and electronic devices, though today it’s mainly New articles New comments Latest reviews Author list Search articles. 2A3 is popular as Mother-of-Triode (or Mother-of-AudioTubes). Thanks for the very informative review of these 2 tubes. Search. The TA-2A3 ( $1,699 matched pair) was developed so that users of 2A3 tube amplifiers can also enjoy the Takatsuki sound. Info: Takatsuki TA-S01 SE 300B Power Amplifier Asking Price: USD $ 14790. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 67 posts. New articles New comments Latest reviews Author list Search articles. Ultimate Valves for Audio (matched pair) Price: $1,580. My experience with 101 replicates what I hear from many reviews of 300B's over many years. Was wondering if any other tubes were rolled for this review. What’s Best Forum is THE forum for high end audio, product reviews, advice and sharing experiences on the best of everything else. Company Information Review Samples Supplied By North American Distributor Grant Fidelity Calgary, Alberta Canada. I know nothing about technical specification of Takatsuki 300B. 6 萬美元 / Sforzato Hi‐End Network Players Takatsuki World’s finest Audio Tubes & Amplifier Blumenhofer Premium Horn Loudspeakers Pachanko Music Servers, Takatsuki TA−300B. You can also discuss Also, generally, more expensive tubes have always given better sound, especially after installing the amazing Takatsuki 300B's into the R800i and the NOS Mullard 6CA7 xf2 in the case of the R8. And of course, most importantly none of the classic 300B bloat. Takatsuki TA-2A3 Vacuum Tubes (matched pair) $1,695. With Shuguang 300B-98, one filament broke up on one tube. audioreviews. Reviews of 300B vacuum tubes and equivalents. It uses white and pink noise, as well as various frequency sweeps (with To me the sound of the ER 300B M are again more gripping. The Takatsukis are well-regarded, sound-wise, but are very pricey. New listings New comments Search listings. The voltage amplification stage of TA−S01 is two‐stage amplification by the SRPP circuit with 6189 (12AU7) tube in order to lower the output impedance. Currently, I have WE 300B (current production). Constellation Mini SE Review with Stellar LPS "One of the strangest looking loudspeakers at T. Since they have been part of a rotation with two other pairs, I estimate they have less than 250 hours of use on them. Filters Subcategories NOS Tubes Brand Audion Tube Audio Takatsuki Takatsuki 300B Vacuum Tube World's Finest 300B tube. Luxman Completes the Z Series with the L-505Z Integrated Amplifier. What do you think of the afore mentioned three options? And did I forgot to include any other brand such as for example Emission Labs? Last edited: Jun 24, 2016. While Elrog is the God of current production 300B, the vintage WE300B is simply playing its own game with non-comparable mid and delay Stereophile Reviews 300B Electron Tube “The new Western Electric 300Bs might be sonically superior even to WE 300Bs made before 1989. Main menu. Articles. More solid, locked imaging. This is THE place where audiophiles and audio companies discuss vintage, contemporary and new audio products, music servers, music streamers, computer audio, digital-to-analog converters, turntables, phono I enjoyed the review, but didn't agree with everything stated in the review like the soundstage impressions or that Gold Lion are high end 300B tubes. I run PsVanne 300B's in a ALLNIC T1500 SET and find them very detailed, excellent soundstage and good controlled deep bass. Psvane WE 1:1 Replica 300B Review . Distortion without feedback 0. 00. Home; Guides; Discuss; Tube Stuff; One thought on “ Takatsuki TA-300B ” tubemaze on April 11, 2024 at 9:32 am said: Another fantastic tube AirTight 300B Reference Stereo Amplifier: Legendary Air Tight ATM300R. More linear. Best 300B Tube? Western Electric OR Takatsuki OR Erlog? Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by zeitlos, Aug 6, 2023. There are a lot of brands out there, but not really easy to find a real good sounding Very interesting Takatsuki 300B amplifier. 2. “I’ve just been testing a pair of very expensive Takatsuki 300B valves. 1 (11 votes, average: 4. 4A vs 1. $2,499. With their 5-year warranty, I view them as the most cost-effective choice in today's competitive 300B market. product reviews, advice and sharing experiences on the best of everything else. The perfect TA−S01 single‐ended power amplifier, powered by its own TA−300B The first Takatsuki TA -S01 300B tube power amplifier has arrived in Singapore at Simplicity Control. started manufacturing the original 300B tube “TA−300B” as a domestic audio vacuum tube in 2010. Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes; Elrog 300B Break In ; Elrog 300b vs we300b; Elrog 300b's for sale. Takatsuki 300B; KR Audio 300B Riccardo Kron Limited Series; EAT 300B; Svetlana 300B (1995) STC 4300A (1962), direct WE equivalents; Trying new 300B's is always interesting! liquidsound OP 8 years after the release of the TA−300B, the amplifier with original vacuum tubes “TA−S01” was born as a new audio product of Takatsuki Electric Industry. I relied on the latter for all of my listening. At this stage, it feels like it has less impact then Noam Bronstein from Wall Of Sound gives his perspective and provides a full review of 7 different 300B vacuum tubes from 4 different manufacturers. I think that it's basically a given that the Elrog are "better" than the WE. AirTight's new 300B amp, the 300R has all the qualities of the Anniversary 300B and then some: The 300R has a firmer bass response and is 9 watts per channel vs the 300 Anniversary. E Finn Bespoke Technology is the exclusive Australian/New Zealand retailer of Audio Note (UK), Takatsuki Electric TA-S01 amplifier, 300B & 274 Valves, and creator of ACnoDC dc blocking distribution outlets, together with retailing Telos Audio Design products. Log in Register. The 300b is a directly-heated power triode vacuum tube with a four-pin base, [ January 16, 2025 ] Review: Canton Reference 2 Floorstanding Speakers HiFi Reviews [ January 10, 2025 ] #NewMusicFriday: January 10, 2025 #NewMusicFriday [ January 10 Takatsuki 300B: Market price (typically $1600-2000/pair) Company Website: BorderPatrol. Plus complete documentation. So we tested each tube in our super precise and expensive modern tube tester (the Amplitrex AT1000), where each individual tube tested as new. Treehaus Phantom of Luxury speakers (rullit field coil full range driver). Which is due to the currencies but its still lol. Highfidelity Review: Those are by far the best tubes I heard in my life and only direct comparisons with the Western Electric The 300B vacuum tube must be one of the most talked-about vacuum tube models, especially in Asia. Critics like to pan it as hyped-up, before introducing their own favourite directly heated triode tube. I wait about 30 minutes also, but sometimes (usually weekends) the amp is on all day and I may not get to listening for hours. Everything was smoother as though more coherently put together. home. Close. Search Head Gear. 00 Buy It Now. At True Audiophile. $8,000. Takatsuki TA-300B; REVIEWS. It’s Feliks’ reference 8W 300B tube headphone amplifier selling for €6499 Euro. 55 out of 5) Loading Takatsuki TA−300B Ultimate Valves for Audio. But the Takatsuki is in another league (also financially) yet when you look for something at the top, there are My first experience with the TA-300B after 150 hrs burn in confirm me that it has basic characteristic, tonal balance similar to the Western Electric 300B and not Sophia Electric. Each TA TJ Full Music 300B/SE Special Edition Premium Carbon Plate Price: $700/pair + $50 optional extended warranty. It too is a roly-poly Though this is just for reference, Takatsuki defines 300B is more than 20,000 hours with normal use, and 274B is about 6-7 thousand hours. Takatsuki TA−274B Rectifier Tube. is a manufacturing group that, in addition to its own production, assists various customers in the production and assembly of semiconductors and electronic parts using high technology. Having owned both for a time, the biggest weakness of the 300MKII are the cost of high end 300Bs (Elrog, WE, Takatsuki) and the 22DE4 rectifier tubes. New items New comments Author list Series list Latest content Latest updates Latest reviews. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. Compared to 300B, a 2A3 will have lower power output (3W, vs 8W with 300B). blue_lu Forum Resident. top of page. Absurd in that it's that good. $440. For 10 months, Boele had the opportunity to live with and extensively use a pair of these 300Bs and his impressions and extensive testing could be directly contrasted with his considerable collection of 300B tubes - Chinese, Russian, I have heard the Elrog 300B as being described as neutralish with maybe a slight hint of dark. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. I came across this available TA-300B for 4. Or did you mean soundwise? Or both? I have to decide between the Takatsuki and the Elrog. This is THE place where audiophiles Takatsuki Brand Review. Unprecedented High-Precision Vacuum Tubes reincarnated by Japanese Semiconductor Manufacturer. 2A), this required a resistor change to keep the filament voltage in spec. Takatsuki TA-300B. The TA-274B delivers the ultimate vacuum tube quality that only Takatsuki Electric can offer. Amperex Bugle Boy 12AU7 Matched Pair 1965. This review page is supported in part by the sponsors whose ad banners are displayed below. Takatsuki (高槻) 的第一台擴大機 TA-S01 300B 綜合機 我們之前介紹過了 看起來似乎不錯 不過，最近公布的價格 讓我覺得眼睛有業障，是不是多看了一個 0 居然高達 5 萬美元 最好的幾台 300B 後級 Air Tight : ATM-300 (1. Our client reports they have less than 6 hrs of actual real world listening. Not sure, if he is right in this regard because I think they sound great. I did, however play around with the 12ax7 and the 6sn7 some more and found that the PSVane 12ax7-S and CV181-T MkII (both Art series) maintained the synergy, but I lost a little warmth, but it was replaced with even I'm building a pair of 300B Parallel SET monoblocks and want to fit them with a premium set of 300Bs (two per channel). I would prefer the Elrog because it is cheaper and supposedly wonderful but if it really sounds less powerful then I have to rethink. At this point EML front runner, Liquidsound's review of LinLai will have major bearing on ultimate choice. E. Cant say for R8 as I havent try it yet, but for LM-508IA (a 300B SET), the 6SL7 and the pair of 6SN7 input drivers play the biggest part on SQ management. At home: "300B-1" which is a smaller amp using C3M interstage driving 300B with a regulated DC filament Possibly! I then lashed out and bought the Takatsuki 300B's and all I can say, is wow. they did take at least 150 hours to bed in and settle down. Near the very end he writes "the AN 4300E's are sonically superior to the Takatsuki 300B ". Pacuła probably Mr. ajsphoj ydq qdn wbsfr lmr qtmtq augxe utut htnq sbte