[Bhmartin]

I see EML 300B tubes on the tube audio store site, but I have yet to see a Music Reference design which uses that tube type.  Is one planned?  I am looking at a Cary Audio amp to try a 300B design, but would like to stay with Music Reference product if one is in the offing.  Thanks.

[Roger A. Modjeski]

There will be a 300B amplifier and higher power units based on the range of Emission Labs tubes we carry. When I will get around to doing it is unknown though I am currently working on a commissioned push-pull 30 watt 300B monobloc.

Edison had a standing ad in the New York Times inviting any curious and dedicated person to apply for work at his laboratory. A similar offer stands on my website.

[Bhmartin]

...I am currently working on a commissioned push-pull 30 watt 300B monobloc...

Roger,

Are you at liberty to say who the 300B design is being done for, the timeline to production, or the intended price point?

Thanks.

[Roger A. Modjeski]

Rather than set a price I would like to hear what people would like to pay and then I will see what I can give them for that price.

We are at the beginning of some hard economic times that may last for a few years. Don't worry about me or Music Reference, we will always be here. I expect Music Reference products will do well in these times as they represent good value. I will be happy to make 300B amplifiers that represent good value.

[Nilanjan]

Most of the other 300B applications that I have heard of are SET designs. I am curious about how different a pair of 30 watt push-pull monoblocks based on 300B tubes would be from the similarly powered RM10.

[Roger A. Modjeski]

Different they would be. One can make a good 300B amplifier without feedback. That alone is very appealing to some audiophiles. Although the same power as an RM-10  it will cost twice as much. The RM-10 is quite unique in that it delivers 35 watts from a pair of EL84's with good damping and great sound partly due to the fact it is handwired. There are very few hand-wired (no pc boards) amps on the market and none at this price as far as I know.

The RM-10 is my favorite of all the amps I make. Naysayers are constantly writing that I cannot get 35 watts out of a pair of EL84's but I do.