earthbound
Responses from earthbound
| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET I wish I could better describe the WE’s. They have the “it” factor. Their realism leaves me with a strange feeling. Almost awe in a way on well recorded material. On the Wood Brothers album, it seems as if you are in the recording room with them. ... | |
| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET They sound remarkably good. Here is my very pedestrian initial review of them. I only have Gold Lion 300b’s to compare to, so take this for what it is, a very inexperienced review. They vocals are remarkable. The Wood Brothers, Ways Not To Lose, ... | |
| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET Awesome. Thanks Aric. | |
| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET The day has come! The new WE 300b tubes arrived and have been installed. Obviously, too early to tell anything yet. The one thing that does stand out in the first 10 minutes is that they don’t seem rough. The Gold Lions definitely take a few minut... | |
| Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll I do hesitate before leaving the house for more than a couple of minutes with the amp on. My amp is not near anything but even if a tube blows, I want to be able to shut down quickly. When the power goes on, I’m home for awhile. | |
| Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll Shrinking audiophile market jimrobie? I think you’ll find the opposite if you talk to dealers here in the US. Tube gear sales has increased considerably and I’m pretty sure audiophiles aren’t worried too much about energy efficient systems. I buy ... | |
| Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll I have recently acquired my first 300b and it burns hotter than my push pull el34. But, it’s colder now and don’t really notice. I’ll right back in summer! | |
| Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll I’m sadly amused at people worrying over slightly inefficient amps when the world population is exploding. We are already 6 billion over sustainable. I’m using my amp without any concerns or guilt. Btw, I have no children. That’s my contribution. | |
| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET Thankfully yes! Was quite the leap of faith. It’s weird how I was programmed to think of the big companies being the only ones to produce quality hifi. It really added to the purchase speaking to Aric and knowing I’m directly contributing to his c... | |
| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET Thank you. Aric figured the amp in SET had enough power to be sufficient to drive my AN-e/lx speakers at 94db efficiency. I’ve read posts stating the same for years and said no way. I stand corrected! By doing 2, it may temp me to try 2 different... | |
| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET I pulled the trigger today. I purchased 2 Sylvania 6v6’s, 2 Linlai 6sn7’s and 2 Western Electric 300b’s. The 300b’s will be used in SET mode and I’ll use the Gold Lions in PSET. The other tubes are back ups for the amp, which already has the Sylva... | |
| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET Thanks Charles. You were one of my Emission Lab references from prior posts! It’s reassuring to have experienced 300ber’s sharing their experiences. These tubes, due to price, are not as easy to tube roll. I’d prefer to get it right the first time... | |
| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET Thanks for the replies guys. Aric thanks for the tube alternatives. The Emissions Lab have come up in reviews as an excellent choice as well. I did a 5 hour SET session last night. I’m a lucky man! | |
| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET I am certainly in the market for tubes. It is quite a relief that I really don’t feel the need for 4. When I want to rock out, I will use the 4 Gold Lions. When I want sane listening levels, where I sit in front, then the “better” tubes will be us... | |
| Aric Audio Custom 300b PSET Learned something new today, SET mode on the amp certainly has enough power to fill the room more than adequately! Going to listen in SET for a week before going back. Definitely less bass punch. Trying to listen to the midrange/vocals more closel... |