mopardave Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Fezz Audio Lybra 300B (Legacy) Vacuum Tube Integrated Amp (audio46.com) Anyone know anything about these amps? I'm curious as to the quality of the build as well as how well they sound to the critical ear. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT88 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 They write: „This item is noncancelable and nonreturnable“. I don't know if that's the standard for shipped goods in the US, but I'd be careful. What about if the amp has shipping damage? But that's just on the side. With these conditions, I would pay close attention to what impression other users have connected to the same speaker if possible. The amount of money is not peanuts. This is not to say that it can't be a very good amp. I have read a few reviews, and the manufacturer has thought something when developing the amp. I would be curious to hear it myself. I suspect that the amp might be a good "electrical" match for efficient speakers and more stable than a single 300B due to the parallel circuit. But I'm very interested in someone writing who has heard the amp. In Germany, the price is not too dizzy because the company is located in neighboring Poland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 35 minutes ago, KT88 said: They write: „This item is noncancelable and nonreturnable“. I don't know if that's the standard for shipped goods in the US, but I'd be careful. What about if the amp has shipping damage? But that's just on the side. With these conditions, I would pay close attention to what impression other users have connected to the same speaker if possible. The amount of money is not peanuts. This is not to say that it can't be a very good amp. I have read a few reviews, and the manufacturer has thought something when developing the amp. I would be curious to hear it myself. I suspect that the amp might be a good "electrical" match for efficient speakers and more stable than a single 300B due to the parallel circuit. But I'm very interested in someone writing who has heard the amp. In Germany, the price is not too dizzy because the company is located in neighboring Poland. Yes, something to be concerned about, but i would definitely give them a call and get specifics before purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 The best analog engineers in the world 1930s-60s did the research and development of tube amps Resistors, capacitors, diodes, transformers and tubes were and still are the ingredients for the cookie. My understanding is that most, all tube amp designs are variants of the myriad tube designs in books. Companies like WECo had huge incentives to make good sound and the best and brightest engineers with limitless budgets and unlimited lab resources. Is the amp a WECo design at 20% of the price of a WECo ? I would try to figure out which original design you are buying and read up on it's history. As to the company, read the company reviews on BBB, yelp etc and yes the other boards. Agree, what is the process if damaged freight ? The amps are heavy shipping is up 300% from a few years ago and they probably hold their price down with no returns I know people who order the top 3 products and return 2 amazingly Amazon allows this since they pass the loss to their supplier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Looks like the Polish mfg has a reg 300B design 8W and a hot rod version at 15W The hot rod version may eat the tubes faster 2W is screaming with a lot of the Klipsch Heritage speakers The main marketing hype is torriodal transformers I would have written about sounds great .......... Maybe a freq chart Does Cary in NC make one of these things ? Cary has been around a long time with few used units for sale aka keepers Shipping, service and warranty would be easier. Phono pre amp is likely to have the biggest impact on sound anywhere from $50 to 1000s I would have to see frequency sweeps to get much money out of me "Sounds like a glass of $3 Chardonnay" reviews are of limited value or my other fav "The cable sounds fast" They can time electrons with their ears ??? There is a Fezz 8W model on sale on audiogon you can probably get it for 50% off list used The seller won't like it but ............... https://www.ecoustics.com/news/fezz-audio-america/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roninklipsch Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) I have the Mira Ceti 300B Evolution (not the legacy model but the newer one) It is the best amp I have heard with my CW IVs. This includes a 8k SS amp, Lab 12, Ayon etc. Plenty of power and a wonderful mid range. It handles the bass extremely well also which was a concern vs a SS amp. (BTW- I'm not sure what the talk is above on returns etc. You can buy these from TMR. They are your dealer in case something does happen. Shipping damage?- just return it) Edited April 6, 2023 by roninklipsch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT88 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I have a rather inexpensive 300B that I bought 30 years ago. It sounds very nice, yet a very simple design. A small British brand, I am not sure if it is known in the US, it is an Audion Silvernight. I agree, someone should buy something where he or she is sure that there is uncomplicated and fast service at reasonable prices. With these thermally stressed amps something can always burn out, etc.. This should not speak against an amp from Poland as long as the importer has service partners in the country and you can be sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 Thanks for the input guys. I will check this out. I am currently also looking at a Willsenton R300 which has received great reviews . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 Just now, mopardave said: Thanks for the input guys. I will check this out. I am currently also looking at a Willsenton R300 which has received great reviews . The Willsenton is a China amp, but have been told they are made in the same factory as the PrimaLuna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 I would go for the R8 it's roughly the same price with 25 w in triode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallpoul Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 I got the Willsenton 300 b, with my CW'III's, sounds excellent, did not roll any tubes. I got the R8, too however i do prefer the sound of the 300-B version with my heritage speakers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amped Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 FWIW: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 34 minutes ago, amped said: FWIW: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 Got my mind set on a 300b. I watch alot of this ladies videos. she is sharp around a tube amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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