Hahaha. You always crack me up!You forget the first principle of High End Audio: if it is merely cheap and effective, it isn't worth the money.
This device has no audio function whatsoever, but audiophiles insist THEY WANT ONE!
On the subject of new WE300b, they have (from internet blather) been reported to be nice tubes, but not close to the 'magic' of the original ones, and with some reliability issues.
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Focus! That's the word I was looking for to talk about the improvement from the TJ Full music 300b to the Western Electric 300b tubes.So... I rolled a couple 5U4 tubes in combination with the new WE-300B's and wow things snapped into focus in the lower midrange. Very happy camper and with ~45 hours on as they loosen up I think these babies will be quite nice. Like @JoeyGun above not a tone of difference to the Psvane Acme but the WE300B frequency extremes are more extended on the top and tighter more tuneful on the bottom. And yes, my wait was about 3 weeks also but worth it.
WE is covering under warranty I assume.
Great to hear WE is taking care of you. Thus far my new WE 300Bs are performing perfectly but I will remain watchful.
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