mopardave Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 I just purchased this amp. It is barely used and comes with a full set of upgraded tubes including the GL 300b. I watched and read all reviews and it looks like it might be a decent 300b for the money(1500). I have been told they are made in the same factory as PrimeLuna and Cayin, but im not sure. Either way good reviews and not too expensive introduction into 300b. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 1 minute ago, mopardave said: I just purchased this amp. It is barely used and comes with a full set of upgraded tubes including the GL 300b. I watched and read all reviews and it looks like it might be a decent 300b for the money(1500 new). I have been told they are made in the same factory as PrimeLuna and Cayin, but im not sure. Either way good reviews and not too expensive introduction into 300b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 You almost sound like you are going to sell it. If so, maybe the garage sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 36 minutes ago, billybob said: You almost sound like you are going to sell it. If so, maybe the garage sale. I may, if i don't like it. Put the money into something i do like. I would really like to have a Cary 300b. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 I agree with the idea this brand is built in the same Cayin factory, the paint and control knobs look identical to several Cayin models. I would like to give a 300 amp a spin but the current prices for quality 300b tubes is giving second and third thoughts. Here’s hope you enjoy it - 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 27 minutes ago, richieb said: I agree with the idea this brand is built in the same Cayin factory, the paint and control knows look identical to several Cayin models. I would like to give a 300 amp a spin but the current prices for quality 300b tubes is giving second and third thoughts. Here’s hope you enjoy it - Hey thanks. It looks like a quality unit. Plenty of review vids out there praising it. @1300 with replacement tubes its worth a try. Looks as new. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 5 hours ago, richieb said: I would like to give a 300 amp a spin but the current prices for quality 300b tubes is giving second and third thoughts. I know you would love to pick up some WE 300B tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 5 hours ago, Marvel said: I know you would love to pick up some WE 300B tubes. I think those are something like $750/tube. Yeeouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Yes they are. They alao have a 5 years warranty. They are working on a replacement 12ax7, hopefully rolling out this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 3 minutes ago, Marvel said: Yes they are. They alao have a 5 years warranty. They are working on a replacement 12ax7, hopefully rolling out this summer. I believe they are building a new plant to build those here in US. I heard the GL 300b is a decent tube. Will soon find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 11 minutes ago, mopardave said: I believe they are building a new plant to build those here in US. I heard the GL 300b is a decent tube. Will soon find out. I think they also be made here in Rossville, GA, as are the 300B tubes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 11 hours ago, Marvel said: I think they also be made here in Rossville, GA, as are the 300B tubes. Why are the WE300b tubes so expensive? How can a Gold Lion cost half as much? They are not vintage nos. They are brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 14 hours ago, mopardave said: Why are the WE300b tubes so expensive? How can a Gold Lion cost half as much? They are not vintage nos. They are brand new. How many other companies are presently manufacturing audio tubes in the USA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 10 hours ago, Invidiosulus said: How many other companies are presently manufacturing audio tubes in the USA? Not many. I was surprised to hear that WE were made here, but $750/tube is just way out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanksjim1 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 PSVANE Acme Series 300b tubes get pretty good reviews for half the price of the WE 300s...albeit made in China... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry4841 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 10 hours ago, Invidiosulus said: How many other companies are presently manufacturing audio tubes in the USA? Only one, Western Electric, that I am aware of. Price of 300B tubes are outrageously high now no matter the brand. I have tried Gold Lions and JJ's and both sound really good to me. Not sure on how long they will last but not expected to last as long as the old WE tubes of old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry4841 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 I recently bought a pair from this guy on Ebay and was well satisfied. He has another pair at a decent price. No affiliation so buy at your own risk. Positive ratings and reviews though. https://www.ebay.com/itm/134480808027?hash=item1f4fae485b:g:5A8AAOSwY2pkCNms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanksjim1 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 9 minutes ago, henry4841 said: Not sure on how long they will last but not expected to last as long as the old WE tubes of old The original WE 300b tubes were expected to last 40,000 hours...wow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 I finally got my Gold Lions for my Cary's. They sound better than the EH's right out of the box. I'll be breaking them in over the next few weeks. Congrats on the Willsenton, I've read some good reviews on it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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