The Original Western Electric 300B Vacuum Tube Now Shipping Worldwide
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
The original 300B vacuum tube, a longtime favorite in high-fidelity, is now available for direct purchase from Western Electric and authorized dealers worldwide. After two years of factory construction, assembly line setup, and staff training, early batches of electron tubes shipped from October 2020 - January 2021. Western Electric has since shifted to regular production in order to meet record demand from overseas distributors and to stock up for a new online store. The price for one matched pair is $1499.00. Single tubes and matched quad sets are also available.
“We’re honored to continue serving music listeners and amplifier designers who’ve trusted the quality of our electron tubes for years,” says CEO Charles Whitener. First introduced by Western Electric in 1938, the 300B is now praised among audiophiles for its ultra-long life and sonic purity. “Making sure our customers get the ‘real thing’ is a great challenge. We rely on decades of experience and a strict adherence to quality standards set in stone long before our time,” Whitener adds.
With the return of the famous triode comes the re-establishment of Western Electric manufacturing—this time at a new facility located in Rossville, Georgia. Officially established in 2018, the Rossville Works facility contains an entire wing dedicated to continuous 300B production. On the production floor, state-of-the-art, modern machinery harmonizes with original machinery—some first commissioned in the 1940s. Easily the most advanced tube operation in company history, the Rossville Works represents a commitment to the future of the vacuum tube industry and high fidelity audio.
To learn more about the 300B and Western Electric’s commitment to quality manufacturing, visit westernelectric.com/300b.
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Founded in 1869, Western Electric is an American manufacturer with an enduring relationship with quality. Today, we make stunning listening experiences through innovative audio equipment and legacy hi-fi like the 300B vacuum tube.