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What would you do with an awesome quad of 6BQ5?

I got a great deal on a matched quad of used Amperex 6BQ5's. I have absolutely no need for the but couldn't pass up the deal (he had other tubes I did need). Now, do I look for an amp to put them in? Do I go for a headphone amp? Go for a serious project or build something? Budget isn't big, just my itch for another project.
OR
Do I just sell them since I already have 5 other amps? Grommes mono blocks, Mac solid state, PSE Studio IV, Dynaco ST-80 by Panor and a Music Hall.
elevick
larryken
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go get some therapy.
sherod
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And after your therapy, find a vintage Fisher or Pilot amp or integrated that uses these 6bq5 tubes and hear the magic that these tubes have. For current 6bq5(EL84) tubes, a good matched quad of JJ EL84 tubes are sounding very good in my refurbished Pilot 402 receiver.
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almarg
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Along the lines of Sherod's suggestion, wait a while and see if a Pilot SA-232 appears for sale, for a reasonable price. As you may know, it is reputedly one of the best sounding vintage 6BQ5/EL84 amplifiers, and should make for an interesting project and listening experience. You most likely could sell it for a profit eventually, if you so chose, if you cited in its description the excellent tubes, and excellent operating condition (following any needed restoration that you would perform).

Regards,
-- Al
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