Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR

All right already the suspense is killing me. Would anyone be willing to send Charles1dad the Takatsuki ta 300b's so we can put this to rest. Just kidding it would be nice to have all three pairs at hand to see the victor.

I was at Charles1Dad and all I have to say is that both of our jaws were left on the carpet. I think the Takatsuki improves his overall sound 80% or more. I am not kidding. This tube has dynamics that startle, transparency that welcomes you in to the event, and detail and smoothness on the treble without irritation. It is like you are listening to the piece of music you play for the first time. His older tubes were way darker and not as alive sounding as these. I need to convince Takatsuki to make KT-88's for me. Maybe second thought I should be quiet because I would need 16 of them in my amps, on second thought I would buy them. Charles will have to be served his meals in his man cave and he is lucky he has a bathroom close by. I don't think he is going anywhere soon.

Charles1Dad is too kind. The WE 300B remake was so disappointing. It was very foward and two dimensional. It was some of the worst sound I heard at his house. Charles, may be right this tube may sound good in another amp, but not in his. We in the future may be listening to EAT Euro Audio Team 32B, KR300B, and EML 300XLS tubes, if our kind friend will let them go for evaluation.

The only thing I can say is OH Boyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Simmon solid state sounds better to you then something is wrong. I never had that magic with solid state.

Maxmad, I agree 800 hours is crazy.