Assuming I had the funds I have now, I'd pick up every Telefunken 802F and 803F and Cca (and their 12AU7, 12AX7 and 6DJ8 equivalents), every Amperex Bugle Boy 6DJ8, and every Gold Lion KT88 I could find back in the 50s and 60s.
Bargain audio shopping in a time machine...
Hi, all,
I'm currently in an active search for superb vintage tube gears and drivers. They sure don't make 'em like that anymore.
All of you like me know that back when some of these superb vintage gears were first introduced, they were MUCH cheaper than what they go for right now. It's shocking how much premium some popular vintage gears command. These days, I can't help but wish I had a time machine, so that I can go back in time to pick up a fine vintage gear BRAND NEW at a great bargain.
My question to you guys (and gals) is this. If you could go back in time in a time machine for bargain audio shopping and pick up ONLY ONE great deal, what would it be?
My choice would be a pair of brand new Western Electric 91A tube monoblocks. I'm sure they were expensive back then, too, but still no where near the green they command now.
Thank you,
David
I'm currently in an active search for superb vintage tube gears and drivers. They sure don't make 'em like that anymore.
All of you like me know that back when some of these superb vintage gears were first introduced, they were MUCH cheaper than what they go for right now. It's shocking how much premium some popular vintage gears command. These days, I can't help but wish I had a time machine, so that I can go back in time to pick up a fine vintage gear BRAND NEW at a great bargain.
My question to you guys (and gals) is this. If you could go back in time in a time machine for bargain audio shopping and pick up ONLY ONE great deal, what would it be?
My choice would be a pair of brand new Western Electric 91A tube monoblocks. I'm sure they were expensive back then, too, but still no where near the green they command now.
Thank you,
David
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