World Audio Designs 300b monoblocks

[macvisual]

Thanks Adey, which valve amps do you run yourself ?

[petrat]

Not an expert, but I've tried 3 different 300b valves, incl. use in the original WAD 300b amp ... TJ mesh grids, JJs and Electro Harmonix ... and ime the latter would meet your requirements well. The TJs gave a spectacular spacious soundstage, but lacked drive. The JJs were a bit unrefined in comparison, but seemed a bit more forceful. The EH seemed to do most of the best bits of both the others. If I read things correctly, these are the valves that Jake is supplying

Good buy btw!

[farflungstar]

I'm running the Cary 805c monos. 45kg each with Treasure 6SL7, Treasure 300b, and Psvane 845 T mk2. Different league to EH, RCA Red Base which I had before.



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[macvisual]

Lovely looking Cary amps there Adrain....! What watts do they produce ? Have you owned them long ?

[farflungstar]

Thanks, they're lovely in my eyes but some folks hate their styling! Had them a couple of years. Conservatively rated at 45rms. I like them because they have the magic of the 300b + the balls and drive of the single ended 845 tubes. Bit of a bugger here in august as they kick out a lot of heat and I really want to send them in for the latest Cary upgrade, but they're great amps.
Adey

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[Gazjam]

I originally had the Electro Harmonix Gold Grids with my 300B SET, which sounded great...a bit of an all rounder really and didn't put a foot wrong.
Wanted to make the most of my amp though, so decided to get the Elrog 300Bs which were a significant step up in sound quality (but unfortunately price too)
Believe the hype, not cheap but worth every penny.
Second more down to earth option I'd be looking at the KR's.

Amp puts out 8 Watts, but speakers are a perfect match efficiency wise and can rearrange your innards with volume at 9 o'clock.
Peter, Im in central Scotland too, if you ever fancy a listen welcome to pop across mate.

[farflungstar]

Valve porn lol

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[British high fidelity]

Wow beautiful, would love these and i know they must sound very very special, im jealous

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[petrat]

Lovely things!

Wasn't Elrog a character in Noggin the Nog?

[macvisual]

Gazjam;

wOw lovely looking valve amp that, who makes it..? Love the Michell Orbe/SME V TT porn in the background also. Thanks for the offer, I'm in Alloa myself if your ever passing and fancy a coffee/hi-fi listen also. Cheers....!

Which cartridge/phono-stage are you using with the 'V' tonearm ?

Regards;
Pete