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WESTERN ELECTRIC TYPE 91E (300B) INTEGRATED VALVE AMPLIFIER

WESTERN ELECTRIC TYPE 91E (300B) INTEGRATED VALVE AMPLIFIER

Regular price £8,995.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £8,995.00 GBP
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(Original Retail Price £ 14,995)

Item Details

  • Manufactured: 2024
  • This item is in excellent condition (9/10)
  • Includes original packaging, remote control and owner's manual
  • Serial Number: 10256776
  • Current retail price: £14,995 
  • 12 months manufacturer's warranty remaining

Description & Highlights

The Western Electric Type 91E is a reference-quality integrated valve amplifier that revives one of the company's most iconic amplifier designs for the modern era. Handcrafted in the USA, it is built around the legendary 300B triode output valves, delivering the rich tonal character, transparency and musicality that have made the 300B a favourite among audiophiles for decades. Combining classic single-ended Class A topology with contemporary engineering, the Type 91E incorporates Western Electric's patented Steered Constant Current Source (SCCS) technology, advanced power supply design and modern connectivity while preserving the purity of its signal path. Designed to partner with high-efficiency loudspeakers, the Type 91E offers an exceptionally engaging listening experience, blending vintage heritage with uncompromising modern craftsmanship.

Reviews

In The Absolute Sound, reviewers praised the Western Electric Type 91E for capturing the magic of classic 300B amplification while introducing meaningful technical innovations. The review highlighted its exceptional tonal purity, expansive soundstage and lifelike vocal reproduction, noting that the amplifier delivers a deeply immersive and emotionally engaging musical experience. 

Writing for Hi-Fi+, Alan Sircom commended the Type 91E for its remarkable refinement, clarity and effortless musical flow. The review praised Western Electric's implementation of its legendary 300B valves alongside innovative circuit design, resulting in an amplifier capable of superb detail retrieval, natural dynamics and outstanding realism across a wide variety of musical genres.


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