New Western Electric WE91E 300B Integrated with over 20 Watts Per Channel !!...

[Audio_Karma]

Has anyone heard this amp yet ? $13500

https://www.westernelectric.com/91e

More info here

Western Electric 91E Integrated Stereo Amplifier Available for Pre-Order

audioXpress readers have long been anticipating the announcement, and Western Electric finally confirmed that the company is taking orders for the new 91E integrated amplifier. Following the resumed production of the 300B triode tubes at the modern Rossville Works facility, Western Electric now...

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[gian60]

I listened in Munich in 2019.
Looks was very nice and also sound i liked.I dont remember which speaker and with source,but was a good sound,but is difficult to give a judgement in this condition

 

[Audio_Karma]

I would LOVE to hear this 300B amp with the all new Diptyque Audio Reference Loudspeakers !
You can listen to these new Diptyque Audio speakers at Munich Show 2022 !

Here's a new Western Electric WE91E 300B REVIEW....
This WE91E 300B is Much Better than I thought it would be !...WOW

Western Electric 91E

The 91E is a Class A, single-ended (SE), integrated amplifier that was inspired by its predecessor, the 91A. Compared to the original, the 91E offers double the power, made possible by a completely new approach to SE amplifier design.

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[Don Reid]

I've not had the opportunity to hear this amp, but in my opinion it is a beautiful piece of kit.

 

[Audio_Karma]

Here's some reviews

https://www.stereophile.com/content/western-electric-type-no91e-integrated-amplifier

 

[mtemur]

I heard it in Munich this May, I can not say that I’m impressed. The Stereophile review revealed that it’s output power is not 20 watts at 8 ohms.

“With our usual definition of clipping—when the THD+noise reaches 1%—and with both channels driven, I measured a clipping power of just 1.8Wpc into 8 ohms (2.55dBW, fig.4). At 3% THD+N, I measured 9.23Wpc (9.65dBW), and at 10%, 12.8Wpc (11dBW). Slightly more power was available into 4 ohms (fig.5): 4.8Wpc (3.8dBW) at 1% THD+N; 10Wpc (7dBW) at 3% THD+N; and 14Wpc (8.45dBW) at 10% THD+N.”

 

[charles1dad]

I heard it in Munich this May, I can not say that I’m impressed. The Stereophile review revealed that it’s output power is not 20 watts at 8 ohms.

“With our usual definition of clipping—when the THD+noise reaches 1%—and with both channels driven, I measured a clipping power of just 1.8Wpc into 8 ohms (2.55dBW, fig.4). At 3% THD+N, I measured 9.23Wpc (9.65dBW), and at 10%, 12.8Wpc (11dBW). Slightly more power was available into 4 ohms (fig.5): 4.8Wpc (3.8dBW) at 1% THD+N; 10Wpc (7dBW) at 3% THD+N; and 14Wpc (8.45dBW) at 10% THD+N.”

And yet Stereophile reviewer Ken Micallef wrote this after listing the numerous recordings he had listened to.

“The 91E reached more of its potential with “the Fleetwood DeVille loudspeakers. The SET treble truly shone in its clarity and detail. The amplifier's coherence and neutral demeanor were more evident, too. Despite the O/96s' higher specified frequency response, the 91E drove more detail through the DeVille's compression-driver tweeter than through the O/96's 1" silk-dome tweeter. But both speakers sounded fantastic with the 91E: clean, clear, and palpable.”
“Sounded fantastic “ He said.

I believe him. Compatible speakers with a good quality audio system. These zero NFB SET amplifiers generally measure poorly and yet many listeners contrarily report they sound marvelous.
Charles

 

[mtemur]

And yet Stereophile reviewer Ken Micallef wrote this after listing the numerous recordings he had listened to.

“The 91E reached more of its potential with “the Fleetwood DeVille loudspeakers. The SET treble truly shone in its clarity and detail. The amplifier's coherence and neutral demeanor were more evident, too. Despite the O/96s' higher specified frequency response, the 91E drove more detail through the DeVille's compression-driver tweeter than through the O/96's 1" silk-dome tweeter. But both speakers sounded fantastic with the 91E: clean, clear, and palpable.”
“Sounded fantastic “ He said.

I believe him. Compatible speakers with a good quality audio system. These zero NFB SET amplifiers generally measure poorly and yet many listeners contrarily report they sound marvelous.
Charles

I read that review when it’s first came out but I didn’t buy. It’s another all positive review. It’s nice to read though.

I do agree with you on SET amplifiers. They sound marvelous if they’re properly made regardless of how they measure on the test bench. I have suspicions whether this one is properly made or not. It has a Bluetooth input for example. Even if it does not directly impart performance or does not effect other inputs’ signal integrity, how seriously do you consider it as a pure, properly made SET amplifier and with a $15000 price tag?

 

[charles1dad]

@mtemur
“. It has a Bluetooth input for example. Even if it does not directly impart performance or does not effect other inputs’ signal integrity, how seriously do you consider it as a pure, properly made SET amplifier and with a $15000 price tag?”

I see your point, I’m more drawn to the minimalist/purist approach to audio components. I just assume that they have targeted a certain market sector perhaps.

I was cautioned about SET amplifier measurements when I decided to give them a try. 13 years later I’m happy as can be with 300b SET. Absolutely no regrets. Most natural engaging sound I’ve heard.
Charles

 

[Audio_Karma]

Western Electric is coming out with All-New SPEAKERS too...will they be the Holy Grail

https://www.westernelectric.com/blog/777-midrange-loudspeaker-driver-announcement

 

[Audio_Karma]

These $100K Western Electric Loudspeakers Really Sound Amazing ! Music starts at 4:26
They should be on the market soon

 

[Audio_Karma]

https://www.hificlube.net/artigos/reviews-testes/western-electric-91-e-golden-boy-review-by-jvh/ Audio Heaven...

 

[Audio_Karma]

All new $80K Western Electric Loudspeakers one of the Best-Of-Show winners at Munich 2023 Show !