[KrauserX91]

i need to start looking for more 22de4 tubes before you guys get them all

Unless the mighty @Andykong uses his powerful Cayin employee powers to make PSVane to make a limited run of 22DE4

 

[dynamic headphones]

the only 300b tubes i see mentioned are from elrog or western electric, are most others inferior in some way? quality of build or something?

 

[krude]

the only 300b tubes i see mentioned are from elrog or western electric, are most others inferior in some way? quality of build or something?

Imo Psvane top level tubes are on the same level, but that's subjective

 

[KrauserX91]

I ordered Acme 300B, so soon I can give my impressions, I cannot compare with WE300 and ER300 tho. My intention first is to get magical tubey sound. Then in some point I will get the Elrog. Would like also to hear opinions about the Takatsuki and Stradi in the HA300. Waiting someone brave to pull the trigger on the Stradi

 

[Wes S]

I ordered Acme 300B, so soon I can give my impressions, I cannot compare with WE300 and ER300 tho. My intention first is to get magical tubey sound. Then in some point I will get the Elrog. Would like also to hear opinions about the Takatsuki and Stradi in the HA300. Waiting someone brave to pull the trigger on the Stradi

Can't imagine it getting anymore tubey, than the stock Gold Lions.

 

[Andykong]

Unless the mighty @Andykong uses his powerful Cayin employee powers to make PSVane to make a limited run of 22DE4

There is no magic on this, all they need is an order for 100K units.

 

[jamato8]

There is no magic on this, all they need is an order for 100K units.

Cayin has deep pockets. :^)

And then you still don't know how well they would work out. The metallurgy, a good strong vacuum, which is why the Japanese tubes are often so good and last a long time and tolerances.

 

[ARCXENOS]

There is no magic on this, all they need is an order for 100K units.

At least we know Cayin tried, and can put this thought to rest

 

[steve468]

I ordered Acme 300B, so soon I can give my impressions, I cannot compare with WE300 and ER300 tho. My intention first is to get magical tubey sound. Then in some point I will get the Elrog. Would like also to hear opinions about the Takatsuki and Stradi in the HA300. Waiting someone brave to pull the trigger on the Stradi

I had Acmes for a bit, and I wouldn’t say they sound all that toobey. Actually more of a modern sound, with big bass and treble, mids more in balance than other 300b. Not that soft sounding. Great tubes though, especially for the price. Great tonality and good detail. They’re just missing that extra layer of “you are there” compared to Takatsukis. WE300b will give you refined toobey-ness, if toobey softness is what you want.

Seems the consensus, which I agree with, is that you’re better off getting toobey sound with drivers. Maybe try RCA or Ken-Rad VT-231.

 

[KrauserX91]

I had Acmes for a bit, and I wouldn’t say they sound all that toobey. Actually more of a modern sound, with big bass and treble, mids more in balance than other 300b. Not that soft sounding. Great tubes though, especially for the price. Great tonality and good detail. They’re just missing that extra layer of “you are there” compared to Takatsukis. WE300b will give you refined toobey-ness, if toobey softness is what you want.

Seems the consensus, which I agree with, is that you’re better off getting toobey sound with drivers. Maybe try RCA or Ken-Rad VT-231.

Acme 300B + 4x22DE4 Jap Black plate, someone said bass?

 

[kvad]

Good to see some discussion of the slightly more affordable tubes : )
Has anyone been able to compare the Linlai E-300B vs the Psvane WE300B replica?

I had a pair of Psvane WE300B replicas in my HA-300 (mk1). Unfortunately one of them blew (all white inside), and I presume replacing only the blown tube and running them unmatched is not the best of ideas?! I really loved the Psvanes, but if I'm going for a new pair I'd probably want something leaning a little warmer while hopefully preserving the technicalities. Seems the Psvane Acme might fit that description, but curious about the Linlai since they're priced evenly. Right now I'm just running a cheap pair of Psvane 300B/N which are pleasant enough, but hardly does justice to the amp.

 

[jamato8]

Good to see some discussion of the slightly more affordable tubes : )
Has anyone been able to compare the Linlai E-300B vs the Psvane WE300B replica?

I had a pair of Psvane WE300B replicas in my HA-300 (mk1). Unfortunately one of them blew (all white inside), and I presume replacing only the blown tube and running them unmatched is not the best of ideas?! I really loved the Psvanes, but if I'm going for a new pair I'd probably want something leaning a little warmer while hopefully preserving the technicalities. Seems the Psvane Acme might fit that description, but curious about the Linlai since they're priced evenly. Right now I'm just running a cheap pair of Psvane 300B/N which are pleasant enough, but hardly does justice to the amp.

So the tube lost its vacuum, which turns the getter white.

There should be measurements that came with the tube. The company should be able to match those measurements with another tube so you would only need to buy one.

 

[kvad]

So the tube lost its vacuum, which turns the getter white.

There should be measurements that came with the tube. The company should be able to match those measurements with another tube so you would only need to buy one.

Are the original measurements still something to go by? They've been used quite a few hours (without me being able to say exactly how much).

 

[jamato8]

Are the original measurements still something to go by? They've been used quite a few hours (without me being able to say exactly how much).

They can change a little but more at the end of life for the tube. And the 300B should last a very long time.

 

[kvad]

They can change a little but more at the end of life for the tube. And the 300B should last a very long time.

Excellent! I'll get another single then. Thanks for the advice. My wallet is relieved (which usually doesn't happen on this site : )