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Angeboten wird „Electro-Harmonix Gold 300B Gold Grid - Platinum Matched + *CRYO*“ von Electro Harmonix als Neugerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren für Endstufen“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 6698352182 endet am 04.08.2026 um 08:47 Uhr.
The Electro-Harmonix Gold 300B Gold Grid is widely regarded as the rugged, low-cost OEM standard for 300B amplifiers, offering warm, inviting sound with exceptional build quality. At €299, this listing for a new, platinum-matched, cryo-treated single tube is not a bargain relative to the typical used market for this specific model; your ground truth shows the median used price is only €21, with even the 75th percentile at €48 [ground truth]. This asking price is over six times the 75th percentile and roughly 14 times the median, making it an ambitious, likely overpriced listing unless the buyer specifically needs new, cryo-treated, platinum-matched stock rather than standard used tubes.
The value here lies entirely in the new condition, platinum matching (24-hour burn-in), and cryogenic treatment, which can enhance sonic detail and stability. If you prioritize factory-new, ultra-matched tubes for a critical channel or new build, this premium is understandable, but for most enthusiasts replacing worn tubes, standard used or new non-cryo units at €20–€50 offer far better value. Only buy if you specifically need cryo-treated, platinum-matched new stock and cannot accept the performance variance of standard used tubes.
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Electro-Harmonix, founded in 1968 by Mike Matthews in New York City, emerged from the psychedelic rock era with a modest $1,000 investment. Matthews, a former IBM employee with a passion for guitar effects, debuted the LPB-1 Linear Power Booster at that year's NAMM Show, kickstarting a legacy of innovation. Building on his earlier Foxey Lady fuzz sold to Guild Guitars, the company quickly pioneered affordable pedals that shaped electric guitar tones during the late 1960s and 1970s.
The brand focuses exclusively on effects pedals for electric guitar and bass, eschewing traditional hi-fi categories like amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables. Iconic models such as the Big Muff Pi fuzz, Small Stone phaser, Electric Mistress flanger, and Deluxe Memory Man delay defined its output, with reissues maintaining relevance today. After a hiatus producing vacuum tubes in Russia under Sovtek, Electro-Harmonix revived its core pedal lineup in the 1990s.
Electro-Harmonix holds a niche, mid-tier position in the guitar effects market, revered by musicians and collectors for its vintage-inspired, high-value stompboxes rather than high-end audiophile gear. Pedals like the Big Muff remain staples for artists from Jimi Hendrix to modern players, blending accessibility with tonal influence that punches above its price point.
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