Kaynin Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Howdy, I'm looking to buy a new single Takatsuki TA-274B tube for the best price possible. Where do you folks go for an item like this? I know Woo Audio (USA) sell them, but just hoping to save a little on the purchase... Any positive purchasing experiences would help too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rab of Everest Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Damn, i thought you were selling one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Sir Rab of Everest said: Damn, i thought you were selling one! Lol, sorry for the tease Sir Rab! I'm definitely getting one, just don't know where from yet. IIRC www.pricejapan.com has been plagued with bad (fraud/untrustworthy) reviews of late... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rab of Everest Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I bought my 300Bs from A2A, who source them from Woo. Expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-k-k-kenny Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) In 2014 I got a pair of Takatsuki 300Bs from the delightful Keiko Otani (Ms.) at Amtrans in Japan. We kept it simple, and the language barrier was overcome satisfactorily. Amtrans is not the easiest site to navigate, but has many, many interesting components. Takatsuki 274B is on this page at ¥97,200 = AUD $1160: http://www.amtrans.jp/SHOP/24552/31959/t01/list2.html Keiko Otani (Ms.) Amtrans.co.,ltd. Bandai Building 2F, 2-10-14, Kanda-Awaji-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0063 Japan phone:81-3-5294-0301 fax:81-3-5294-0302 This is the link for their overseas customers, but it doesn't go to a full English language version.http://www.amtrans.co.jp/ovscust/ And they are still selling the 300Bs, which are a lovely sounding tube. Edited May 23, 2017 by k-k-k-kenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Sir Rab of Everest said: I bought my 300Bs from A2A, who source them from Woo. Expensive. Thanks Sir Rab, that's what I thought. $1500 from A2A... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, k-k-k-kenny said: In 2014 I got a pair of Takatsuki 300Bs from the delightful Keiko Otani (Ms.) at Amtrans in Japan. We kept it simple, and the language barrier was overcome satisfactorily. Amtrans is not the easiest site to navigate, but has many, many interesting components. Takatsuki 274B is on this page at ¥97,200 = AUD $1160: http://www.amtrans.jp/SHOP/24552/31959/t01/list2.html Keiko Otani (Ms.) Amtrans.co.,ltd. Bandai Building 2F, 2-10-14, Kanda-Awaji-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0063 Japan phone:81-3-5294-0301 fax:81-3-5294-0302 This is the link for their overseas customers, but it doesn't go to a full English language version.http://www.amtrans.co.jp/ovscust/ And they are still selling the 300Bs, which are a lovely sounding tube. Thanks @k-k-k-kenny that's awesome, that's what I was after! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-k-k-kenny Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Lot of money for a rectifier ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Indeed it is, and $1160 is better than $1500... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-k-k-kenny Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 + shipping & GST though ... may be marginal, not if you're getting them from the States, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Hmmm, true regarding shipping and GST. Maybe better to go through A2A with a 1 year warranty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martykt Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Kaynin said: Hmmm, true regarding shipping and GST. Maybe better to go through A2A with a 1 year warranty. That would be the smart choice !! Don't have to stress about them getting damaged or lost in the post either...... Will be interesting to hear how they go, the Takatsuki's are supposed to be pretty special. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Martykt said: That would be the smart choice !! Don't have to stress about them getting damaged or lost in the post either...... Will be interesting to hear how they go, the Takatsuki's are supposed to be pretty special. Yeah, have been burnt in the past trying to save a few dollars and it ends up costing more... Very keen to add it to the amp, have upgraded the other tubes - now just the 5U4G. Edited May 24, 2017 by Kaynin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rab of Everest Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Let us know how you go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-k-k-kenny Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Amtrans use EMS: the Japan Post parcel service. It's excellent. However, once goods fall into the hands of Oz post, things can get interesting, as we know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 35 minutes ago, k-k-k-kenny said: Amtrans use EMS: the Japan Post parcel service. It's excellent. However, once goods fall into the hands of Oz post, things can get interesting, as we know Yeah, I'm thinking on a purchase like this it will be best to go to a bricks and mortar store...I really don't want an AusPost contractor turning the parcel into a footy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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