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Offered is „300B“ by Western Electric as new device from the category „Tubes for power amplifiers“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8403242612 ends on 03.11.2026 at 10:52 o'clock.
At €1,725, this sits above the €1,379 median and well above the €1,151 25th percentile, so it reads as a bit ambitious rather than a bargain. It is not outrageously priced against the very wide top end of recent asks, but it is no steal for a used tube listing either.
What makes it worth a look is the 300B itself: a legendary directly heated triode with a cult following for tone, density, and refinement, especially in high-efficiency systems. If this is a clean, genuinely low-hour pair or a carefully preserved set with traceable provenance and good packaging, the appeal is real; at this price, the buyer should still confirm test results, matching, and remaining life, since those details matter more than cosmetics on a part like this.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Western Electric traces its origins to 1869 in Cleveland, Ohio, where Enos Barton and Elisha Gray founded a modest workshop for telegraph and electrical equipment. Relocating to Chicago as the Western Electric Manufacturing Company, it quickly gained prominence through ties to Western Union and, by 1882, became the exclusive manufacturer for the Bell Telephone Company under AT&T's umbrella. This heritage positioned it as a cornerstone of American telecommunications, pioneering audio innovations like the world's first audio limiter and laying groundwork for broadcast technology that influenced modern sound reproduction.
While historically dominant in telephone hardware and infrastructure, Western Electric's enduring legacy in hi-fi centers on vacuum tubes and electron tubes, revered for their tonal purity and dynamic range. Revived in recent decades, the brand now focuses on high-end audio components, including 300B power triodes, single-ended triode amplifiers, and select drivers prized by tube enthusiasts for authentic, uncompressed sound.
Today, Western Electric occupies a niche boutique position in the high-end market, appealing to audiophiles and vintage collectors who value its authentic recreations of legendary parts. Its products command premium prices, embodying unparalleled heritage and engineering precision that outshine mass-market alternatives, cementing its status among discerning hi-fi buyers seeking timeless excellence.
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