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Angeboten wird „Western Electric 91E integrated 300B class A“ von Western Electric als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vollverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5404030211 endet am 08.08.2026 um 06:16 Uhr.
Is €9,500 the right price for a used Western Electric 300B in good condition? Spot on—it's bang in the median of recent comparable EUR listings at €9,500, with the market ranging from €8,481 at the 25th percentile to €10,472 at the 75th. That's fair value for a genuine WE 300B, assuming no hidden wear; these don't trade at bargain basement prices anymore due to collector demand.
Before biting, verify the matching factory date codes on the plates and bases—mismatches scream fakes—and insist on close-up photos of the glass seals for mica spacer cracks, a common failure from age or abuse. Original boxes and test data elevate it; without them, negotiate down to buffer re-tubing costs.
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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