The major drawback of replacing both is the financial side of the equation. The Western Electric 300B is probably about $400 each. I would try replacing one and than listen to hear if there is any imbalance between the channels. If there is then, I would purchase another one. $800 to $1,000 is a lot to pluck down for 2 tubes. Of course, there are other reputable tube manufacturers that produce the 300B for a lot less money. Even if you buy 2 new matched tubes, they might also have different lives and each time you would be wasting at least one good tube, if you always replace them in pairs.
300B replacement
I recently had a Western Electric 300B die on me. If I replaced the one with a new or newer tube, would i hear an imbalance in the two channels?
Other options i am considering are the Sophia mesh plates, Sophia princess mesh or carbon plates, valve art, or Shuguang nickel plates.
Any opinions will be greatly appreciated.
thank you in advance,
Buxter
Other options i am considering are the Sophia mesh plates, Sophia princess mesh or carbon plates, valve art, or Shuguang nickel plates.
Any opinions will be greatly appreciated.
thank you in advance,
Buxter