Elekit TU-8600S. Best 300B’s?


Just finished building the Elekit TU-8600S kit.  Got the “cheap(er)” Cossar 300B’s with it, just in case I made a mistake and blew up the tubes.

Candidly I’m shocked how good this amp sounds.  Soundstage is wide and deep, SQ is very detailed and transparent.  Drums sound like drums, organ pedals shake the room.

The question is, are the new Western Electric 300B’s enough of an upgrade to be worth $1,500/pair, or is there more bang for the buck with another tube?

 

 

dougthebiker

Showing 1 response by larryi

Unfortunately, the only way to know is to buy the WE tube and try it.  Even if nine out of ten prefer it, personal taste or system synergy may put you in that minority group.  If you do like the WE tube, it should be your primary tube; why not enjoy the best first, and why waste the 5-year warranty sitting in the closet?

By the way, I’ve heard the Elekit amp and it sounds very good for not much money. On top of thar, you get the satisfaction from building it yourself.  Also, an itch to upgrade can be satisfied by buying and installing upgraded parts.