[krude]

Eternal overtime will do that.

To me it's like with dating ... at some point, you just can't be bothered to look for anything better it will be too costly, too impractical, and you already have something that ticks most boxes :>

 

[DrDen]

To me it's like with dating ... at some point, you just can't be bothered to look for anything better it will be too costly, too impractical, and you already have something that ticks most boxes :>

That’s why I never visited something like CanJam, but bought gear after reading reviews and forums.
Then, you can do inexpensive modifications e.g. caps, changing firmware and so on

 

[JeffMann]

check out richardson electronics; MOQ is 10 the last time i enquired. do remember to ask for sylvanias when you send your order

They do not have Sylvania 22de4 tubes, only GE and Philips.

Jeff.

 

[flador]

They do not have Sylvania 22de4 tubes, only GE and Philips.

Jeff.

I haven't seen any impressions of a Philips 22de4. That might be an interesting one to check out! Did they run out of Westinghouse and Raytheon?

 

[ARCXENOS]

Anyone in the U.S. looking for a HA300MK2 should check the classifieds. I just listed mine with extras for a steal of a deal.

PM me if interested.

Whoever bought your combo had one hell of deal

with the WE300b that price is insane, and congrats on the sale. Hopefully we'll meet on some other amp again someday

 

[ArkNerevar]

Philips is Sylvania, the name changed when Philips bought them but it's the same factory.

 

[RobertSM]

Japanese Grey Plates are really showing off what they offer to the power supply. More extension at both ends. More snappy dynamics, transients while still remaining within the trademarks we love in tubes. Amazing 3-D hall like space and separation with beautiful haunting reverb when the track calls for it.

Overall I'd say that the Japanese 22DE4s allow for the MKII to run full throttle and show what a well made and well designed amp can do when you highlight the legendary 300B tube.

I'd argue this upgrade is just as significant(maybe more) than the Elrog ER300B-Mo upgrade.

 

[jamato8]

Japanese Grey Plates are really showing off what they offer to the power supply. More extension at both ends. More snappy dynamics, transients while still remaining within the trademarks we love in tubes. Amazing 3-D hall like space and separation with beautiful haunting reverb when the track calls for it.

Overall I'd say that the Japanese 22DE4s allow for the MKII to run full throttle and show what a well made and well designed amp can do when you highlight the legendary 300B tube.

I'd argue this upgrade is just as significant(maybe more) than the Elrog ER300B-Mo upgrade.

Yes, they are very fine tubes.

 

[Puroplatino]

Definitely not a ton of HA300 mk2 vs envy comparisons. Id love to see some. Along with HA300 mk 2 vs wa23.

Check Convince Me Audio on YouTube. This video will drop in a few days. Cayin HA300mkii vs Red October vs Envy

 

[jonchard]

Check Convince Me Audio on YouTube. This video will drop in a few days. Cayin HA300mkii vs Red October vs Envy

OH!!! That might polarise a few!

 

[Puroplatino]

OH!!! That might polarise a few!

Currently filming while running tests. It’s in production now. Should be out in a few weeks.