For those with 10K lying around or who have a muesem..HM 171 .

[init4fun]

Originally Posted by Steve McVoy

The 5BP4 isn't an issue - good ones are available for around $100. I would be more concerned about the chassis and cabinet mods.

Typically these sets sell for around $10k in excellent condition. This one is worth considerably less.

I agree the tube is easier found than something like the original power transformer would be and I hope you know , I truly wasn't trying to be contradictory with rca2000 , I was pointing out that the seller did list the tube as untested and made some mention of the connector being broken . I also agree with your statement about the chassis and cabinet mods , originality being like virginity , drilled once and gone forever . The fact that chassis drilling was involved in the replacement of the power transformer means to me that although it's electrically good enough , it's physically foreign to the set and a huge detraction to me . A replacement of original type ? Sure , That wouldn't hurt the value to me nearly as much as a replacement that had to be drilled and otherwise fitted in .