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Angeboten wird „300B Vacuum Tubes (Matched Pair)“ von Western Electric als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Audio-Röhren“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5204467823 endet am 27.07.2026 um 10:49 Uhr.
That’s a strong deal: at €1,250, it sits well below the €1,226 25th percentile? Actually, using your anchor numbers, it is slightly above the 25th percentile but far below the €4,400 median, so it still reads as a clear value listing rather than a bargain-basement outlier.
What makes it appealing is the Western Electric 300B name itself: this is the kind of piece buyers chase for its reputation and collectible pull, not just utility. In good condition, the upside is decent if it’s genuinely clean and properly operating, especially for someone wanting a respected tube-era accessory/component with strong desirability. I’d mainly verify authenticity, remaining life/use history, and exactly what’s included, but at this level the price looks buyer-friendly rather than risky.
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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