[ru4music]

 
Yep, Mike was telling me to order before they did

Did you order some Taks?  Who from if you did?

 

[3083joe]

 
Did you order some Taks?  Who from if you did?

I didn't but i was going to from woo

 

[3083joe]

 
That's about a $41.50 US increase per tube based on today's exchange rates.

Thats not to bad

 

[Sko0byDoo]

 
That's about a $41.50 US increase per tube based on today's exchange rates.

 
Damn, was thinking of waiting until the holiday bonus to order a set.  +$100/set now...may be yen will drop from now to then to offset this extra?  

 

[Sfox7076]

Right. Just an FYI.

 

[dminches]

According to pricejapan the Tak TA-300Bs have been discontinued.  They are anticipating a new "model."

 

[Sfox7076]

Yep.  And at current prices/exchange rate, you are talking $1420 or so.

 

[TonyNewman]

  According to pricejapan the Tak TA-300Bs have been discontinued.  They are anticipating a new "model."

 
A 300B even better than the existing TA300B? That will be some tube. The current/discontinued TA300B is a stunning piece of kit.

 

[Neogeo333]

Then again newer not always equal better.  But given Takatsuki reputation its most likely they are better.

 

[ru4music]

   
A 300B even better than the existing TA300B? That will be some tube. The current/discontinued TA300B is a stunning piece of kit.

Yes, what are the changes etc.?  I hope this isn't like the WE300B and the reissue WE300B.  Oh please not, oh please not... IMHO .. I doubt it!

 

[Khragon]

Yes, what are the changes etc.?  I hope this isn't like the WE300B and the reissue WE300B.  Oh please not, oh please not... IMHO .. I doubt it!

Nothing wrong with the reissue we300b, but I doubt this is a reissue, not like tak went out of business and then returned like western electric

 

[Sko0byDoo]

According to Amtrans website (distro for Takatsuki), via Google translation, 300B production is being delayed until late October (unclear whether this is related to the new model).  It seems that you can order a set now for 158,400 yen, including tax.  With Japan sale tax ~8%, so ~146,000 yen.  I believe PriceJapan order theirs through Amtrans and forward to us here in the US.  Anyone try to order directly through Amtrans yet?         
 
http://www.amtrans.co.jp/sales-products/tube/

 

[JamesBr]

  Yep.  And at current prices/exchange rate, you are talking $1420 or so.

still OK IMO!!...

 

[TonyNewman]

If it really is an improved version it makes me wonder what they can improve. Those fortunate few that I am aware of that have heard the various tubes describe the TA300B as having similar midrange magic as the vintage WE300B combined with superior extension (both directions). How do you top that? Going to be interesting to find out.

 

[2359glenn]

Well I have two amps to pack up this weekend.
You know what that means Tony