Zenith G2952 "St Regis" porthole restoration

[Yamamaya42]

If there really is no difference that matters then, I do have a pair of NIB NOS Raytheon 5U4GBs that I was keeping for other newer sets, I just find it nuts that they have such a markup for what is more or less the same tube 5U4G/5U4GB.

And insane that my Sansui 9090 amp would go for over $4000 now!

[Chris K]

Originally Posted by Yamamaya42

If there really is no difference that matters then, I do have a pair of NIB NOS Raytheon 5U4GBs that I was keeping for other newer sets, I just find it nuts that they have such a markup for what is more or less the same tube 5U4G/5U4GB.

And insane that my Sansui 9090 amp would go for over $4000 now!

Did you do an eBay search and find that price? The prices are crazy. Vintage electronics repair businesses are overwhelmed with restoration work.

[Yamamaya42]

Originally Posted by Chris K

Did you do an eBay search and find that price? The prices are crazy. Vintage electronics repair businesses are overwhelmed with restoration work.

Exactly, I took a peek on evil-bay for what restored amps like mine were going for, and it's crazy, mine is not “ restored” but is working, could use a rebuild, it too is something I saved from destruction when I saw it in my HS electronics class. Weighs a ton, so you know it's built well!