The Original Western Electric 300B Vacuum Tube Now Shipping Worldwide — Western Electric – Maker of electron tubes and high fidelity

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.