Which of these 300B Tubes will YOU like?

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  • 5 different 300 B tubes, I am just sharing my experience with each after spending 6 months with the Decware Zen Sarah 300B amplifier.
    #audiophile #hifiaudio #tubes
    Video short comparing noise between NGG and Cryotone tubes
    • Bring down the noise &...
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    Decware Zen Sarah 300B amplifier
    www.decwareproducts.com/sarah
    Western Electric 300Bs
    www.westernelectric.com/300b
    Cryotone 300Bs
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    TJ full music tubes (not sure if this is THE actual manufacturer site)
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    Sophia Electric Tubes (not in this video, but they are great tubes)
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  • @hificave
    @hificave  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

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    • @CarlVanDoren61
      @CarlVanDoren61 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The cost of tube amps wasn't
      Practical for Magnepan 20.7s
      Coda Ts v3 800w@4ohms 😊

    • @hificave
      @hificave  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@CarlVanDoren61 hahahah yeah. That requires some special tube amps.

  • @user-iz1sv2rx8f
    @user-iz1sv2rx8f 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you so much for such a detailed video on 300B Vac Tubes.

  • @chatrs1025
    @chatrs1025 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I ordered a pair of the current production Western Electric 300b to use with my Decware Sarah 300b. While I'm waiting 2+ years😊 for the Decware Sarah amp, I bought Line magnetic 845 prem having bias current of 70mA😅 to use with the Western Electric 300b because my previous 300b amp (Willsenton R800i-805) has bias current of 120mA that well exceeds the limit of the Western Electric of 70mA.😢

  • @Staybrown11
    @Staybrown11 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    It’s true. I recently got a new Modwright ph9 (mm/mc phono) and with its stock rectifier tube there was a lot of hizz/ noice coming out of my speakers (L100 classics) when no music was played. I was never quite happy with the sound. I could not tell the difference between nos 6922 tunes and the stock pre tubes. I could not push the volume to reference levels 85/90db peaks without my ears hurting and the noice being too much. I considered putting up for sale. But the Cryotone 5u4g , as many have said, completely transformed my ph9, night and day difference.

    • @hificave
      @hificave  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      So cool!!! Thanks for sharing that.

  • @kjellhedberg1199
    @kjellhedberg1199 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I have 2 pair from the 60ths. Ken give me the extra pair when my Shindo monoblocks come from Japan. ❤

  • @adsph
    @adsph 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is like I’m in school. Well done.

  • @winchwhip
    @winchwhip 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for this informative video! I’d be curious to know how the Psvane Horizon 300 B tubes compare.

  • @audio_acoustic_engineering
    @audio_acoustic_engineering 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love this channel. I use the JJ322 parallel 300B amp, with JJ 300bees

    • @hificave
      @hificave  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Whats your favourite characteristic of the sound it brings you?

  • @annebokma4637
    @annebokma4637 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wester electric are expensive tubes, but they have a great warranty. Just divide the price by the number of hours they are supposed to work .. now try that with cheaper tubes.

  • @hershbagelstein545
    @hershbagelstein545 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice presentation on the valves. The Decware is a good value proposition but not necessarily the right choice for everyone. The WE 91 should be compared. I’m running Sophia 300b s and love their over all tonality, especially with mid range focused recordings. Lastly, your yard is wonderful. Nothing that green out west.

    • @hificave
      @hificave  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Isn’t it a great hobby? So many options and flavour for everyone.

  • @lemanouchecbien1
    @lemanouchecbien1 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My experience is 300b SE triode amp with a audionote dac 2 (very important) with open baffle lii f15 and altec horn with fostex.... well orchestral music all day baby. I have hudge dynamics even compre to good class D and AB.

    • @hificave
      @hificave  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Amazing!!!! Do you think the Altec horn is providing that extra speed that makes the orchestral performance super good?
      Ohh and the audionote dac definitely plays a solid role I am sure.

    • @lemanouchecbien1
      @lemanouchecbien1 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@hificave yes exactly! And focus the soundstage and brings a lot of air. You can do it with a first order cross over with a super tweeter or a seconder order with a tweater. Put a Lpad to adjust according to the speaker placement. I got those horns to disaper completly in a treated room similar to yours. So far i like it a lot! It is important that the f15 is rear monted withe a horn like shape on the baffle like decware or Marco. I also use rel subs. I saw you do it with the w15 i have to try that.
      Yes the audionote dac is surprisingly dynamic. lt is made for amps like those that we uses.

    • @hificave
      @hificave  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@lemanouchecbien1 awesome!!! Thanks, this is good stuff!

  • @mediascapes2011
    @mediascapes2011 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    great thank you, very informative! given your curiosity you really want to try the Fezz Lybra with your Cryotones, I hope your commercial affiliations with Decware does not stand in the way?

    • @hificave
      @hificave  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I dont have affiliations. I just get along with good people. I am always curious in trying new thigns. Thanks for the recommendations.

  • @WS-gs6sf
    @WS-gs6sf 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    They call tubes 'valves' because the grid acts as a valve to modulate the flow of electrons based on the signal. No signal, no flow. Large signal, large flow. Too little flow does not lead to distortion it leads to what we call 'silence'.
    Watch the video by Mr. Carlson's Lab 'How A Tube Works'

    • @hificave
      @hificave  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes!!! I edited out a part where I thought the grid reminded of the nozzle or valve that controlled the flow. Thanks man!!

  • @richardhesla5353
    @richardhesla5353 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loic, Steve posted the following on the Decware forum about the Decware 300B tube.
    “The 300B's are made by Linlai. We have a contract that includes specifications and extra quality control and premium packaging. You can Paypal us the million dollars, thank you”

    • @hificave
      @hificave  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😎👍

  • @dovlidor8941
    @dovlidor8941 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What speakers are you using with this amplifier?

    • @hificave
      @hificave  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Diy open baffles with liisong f15 in main baffles.

  • @Campo007
    @Campo007 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What about for stoner rock played at 95db??!!

    • @hificave
      @hificave  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Take another hit first…

  • @DustinDonohue
    @DustinDonohue 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think most people like hot tubs in the backyard Loic?!

    • @hificave
      @hificave  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Tubs, tubes… 🤪

  • @blejzerosamigos6115
    @blejzerosamigos6115 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So it's 600 bucks for a pair or single 300B cryotone?

    • @kdsellman
      @kdsellman 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      $598 per tube

  • @bengleason508
    @bengleason508 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What are you doing!!!

    • @hificave
      @hificave  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      you watched the whole video in only 20 seconds?

    • @bengleason508
      @bengleason508 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@hificave I am in the Matrix.

  • @MLantier
    @MLantier 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did I do something wrong that caused my comment to be deleted? Just curious?

    • @hificave
      @hificave  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Huh??? Have not deleted anything sir.

    • @MLantier
      @MLantier 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@hificave Last year I purchased an inexpensive integrated tube amp from AliExpress for around $300. I've been shocked by its transparency and it's lack of noise. I know that it's tubes are cheap. Would a company like Worth Cryotone offer replacement tubes for a less expensive product? Who would you recommend me going to for replacement tubes?

    • @MLantier
      @MLantier 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@hificaveI just replied to you on this and it didn't keep that either. Am I not supposed to say that I purchased something on A L I E X P R E S S?

    • @hificave
      @hificave  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MLantier i have no idea. What was your original comment?

    • @MLantier
      @MLantier 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Last year I purchased an inexpensive integrated tube amp from China. It has seven tube preamplifier section and an AB power amp. I've been shocked by how transparent it sounds and the signal to noise ratio is the best I've ever experienced. I'm using it with a WiiM Pro Plus to stream TIDAL. I assume that its tubes are pretty cheap and I would love to start replacing them with better. Do any of the manufacturers offer improvements for lesser tubes? How do I know which tubes can be replaced with different model numbers? I'm trying to tube roll on a modest scale. Thanks.