How to deal with microphonic 300B tubes.

Hi Jeff. Interesting observations regarding the sonic differences between the Kron 300bxl and the Kron 842Hvd in the Cary. I would concurr with your findings exactly. The 842 is certainly warmer, more akin to the warmth of the WE300b however I think the 300bxl is the better fit for the 805. It does wonders for tightening up the rather ripe lower registers of the 805 particularly the midbass area,not to mention the gain in fine micro resolution as well as dynamic range. Interesting though..... these same characteristics are also very evident when used as an output tube in a 300b based set amp.

Hi, Ecclictique.

For the record, I use new production Western Electric 300b's in my Cary 805c's. I didn't recommend them to Jay because I know that standard 300b tubes won't work in the LX-20.

I agree with you that overall, the KR 300bXLS make an excellent match to the 805c's. I honestly, just couldn't get past the microphonics of that particular tube.

I also agree that the 842 has a similar sonic signature to the WE 300b. I went with the WE because the 842 has a very slight hollowness to the midrange that the WE does not.

I have done a lot of experimentation with tubes in the 805c's. My favorite combination in my setup is:

GE 6SL7GT with wire top getter for input
WE 300b for driver
Shuguang 845B for output

Jeff

hi Jeff...just wondering can the Cary 805B or C accommodate the 32b, 320b Vaic, VVT or Emission Labs.  

This is for the replacement drivers tube 300b.  Please advise?