Takayuki 300B vs Western Electric NEW Production 300B


Hi everyone,

Has anyone had the good fortune to audition or own both of these fine 300b tubes?

I am particular in the "New Production"  Western Electric 300b, which seems to be heading in the right direction, vs the Takayuki 300B, which mimics the original Western Electric, and many have stated is a very good 300b.

Both are approximately the same price, with the Western Electric coming with a 5 year warranty.

I'll be using a matched pair in my Vinnie Rossi L2iSE integrated preamp section. Just which brand?

Any comments would be appreciated in sound quality choices.

J.
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I am interested to hear feedback also.  Unfortunately, I need 16 300B tubes for my mono amps.  That is super pricey.  I currently have Golden Lion and they have been ok but I am having to bias them a lot.
Just ordered 16 WE tubes for my Canary Audio Grand Reference Mono amps.  They are currently being tested and broken in prior to shipping to me.  I might order a couple of spares just in case.