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300b INTEGRATED AMP Suggestions
Someone whose opinion I totally respect likes Tube Fantasy amplifiers from China. There is a pair of PSET300b for sale on Audiogon.  
Helping a friend build a new system
If the speakers must sit on a shelf, then he should consider a pair of monitors such as Rogers LS35A (and their clones) and build around them. There are reasons that these remain classics. If the speakers can be stand mounted, then there are many ... 
Takayuki 300B vs Western Electric NEW Production 300B
Wouldn't it be great if there was a lending library/rental service for high end tubes? I count 23 companies making 300b, with 1-4 varieties each. I have a pair of Takatsuki that have been superseded in my SET by KR globes. 
Who is ditching their shiny disc spinners?
I have a ridiculous number of CDs. One of my few addictions, My CDP is a work of art. It also has a built-in pre-amp. 
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
@charles1dad I have had success dealing with Amtrans directly: [email protected] 
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
BTW. .  .back to the discussion about 300b tubes. . . Recognizing that there is some rebranding, I count 23 manufacturers of 300b tubes, each with as many as 4 different varieties.  
Air Tight ATM-300R or Shindo Cortese 300B
There are so many possibilities. I have an AncientAudio SET. Other good options: BorderPatrol (SET, PSET, and PP), AudioNote, Yamamoto A-09s. And if you follow the various 300b conversations, the choice of the tube is as important as the choice of... 
What Integrated Amp do You use
I have a bedroom system in which Celestion SL700s are driven by an AudioRefinement integrated amplifier. AudioRefinement was the YBA budget line - designed by YBA and manufactured in Taiwan. Dynamic and SET-like. 
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
I have an Ancient Audio custom 300b SET. It uses two 300b and two ECC88. I tried BlackTreasure, Sophia Royal Princess, Takatsuki, and KR Globes - in that order - each representing an improvement in sound quality. I loved the Takatsuki (simply subl... 
BEL E88CC/6922 tubes - what can I expect?
I am currently using Telefunken. Could not be happier. 
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
The 5 year warranty for the WE-300b is crazy. Not even the Japanese offer anything close.  
LinLai WE 300B or the LinLai Global Elite Permaloy 300B tubes ?
I would be curious if there is a complete list of available 300b tubes. The number is overwhelming when it comes to making a decision, and the number seems to grow every year. My top two are Takatsuki and KR balloons. Has anyone heard the AudioNot... 
Recommendations for speakers that sound great at lower volume levels.
In general, high efficiency speakers sound good at lower volume levels.  
2019 300B tubes that are worth the money?
I have been using KR300b balloons for a couple of years with no issues whatsoever. Another NA source is Grant Fidelity in Canada - highly reliable. Has anyone tried the Audio Note 4300e? 
What are some good sources for buying new LPs and CDs
ArkivMusic for classical music.