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Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR


Which do you prefer; S.E.T. Princess 300B Carbon Plate or KR 300B WE Clone?

I've only experienced NOS 40's/50's WE so my expectations are pretty high. Which do you think captures the essence of the WE most closely? I'm trying to keep the cost down as much as possible so EAT is not an option, as much as I was blown away by their KT88. I considered current WE but they're not in production until Spring 2011.

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sakahara
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Sorry the tough times have caused you to settle for tubes that cost $525/pair.

I'm sure folks who have been out of work for a year or two would certainly sympathize with your plight.
maxmad
182 posts
 
I just forgot to mention KR 300B Baloon type, seems that they are very, very good, put them on my list now.

Here some impressions http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0705/kraudio300bballon.htm

Congrats on Sophia's, let us know what you think of them.
sakahara OP
181 posts
 

Tvad: Seriously. Enough already. It's relative. You don't know me or my situation. Take your righteous crusade somewhere else. And please get your facts straight; they were $450, not $525. I tried to find used ones.
gsm18439
738 posts
 
Another reputable sourch of EML tubes is http://www.ramlabs-musicreference.com/
tvad
9,467 posts
 
12-20-10: Sakahara

Tvad: Seriously. Enough already. It's relative. You don't know me or my situation.
No I don't.

My point was perspective.

If you're in a financial bind, then I wish you the best getting back on your feet so you can buy what you want rather than settling for $425/pair tubes.

Happy New Year.
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