Why do so few low power amplifiers using 300B have balanced inputs?


I was wondering if someone would kindly explain to me why so few lower powered 300B amplifiers in SET, PSE, or PP configurations offer balanced inputs.  Thanks to all respondents in advance!

As a less important question, are there still amplifiers out there that use the 300BXLS triode to its full 20 WPC potential....hard to find as I have some NOS KR 300BXLS I acquired some years ago.  Thanks so much!

audiobrian

Showing 1 response by stringreen

A truly balanced circuit is like having 2 completely different circuits ....one for the + side, and one for the - side. This is a very expensive piece to build. Tube circuits are expensive to begin with....this would about double the cost. Designers aren’t sure the upgrade is worth the cost on the battlefield of sales.