We may have still had tubes around if the panic buying didn't happen creating an instant shortage and high prices. It's not like sanctions had the instant effect of removing all russian tubes from stock.
The panic selling of tube audio had begun.
I think it is a bit crazy. I run tube gear sometimes 12 hours a day and hardly ever have to replace any tubes. My tube amplifiers have been mostly as reliable as stones and maybe more so than my SS gear since I've had failures with that. And none with any of the 70 or so tube amps pres etc I have owned over the last 35 years. I design loudspeakers so run my amps much and have to have a wide selection of types. Still while sad for those who panic easily it's an opportunity to pick up low priced tube kit and after a week or so I will most likely be making some lower offers on ads till I get a bite. So if thinking of selling your tube gear because you feel no more tubes ever please do so I have my eyes on a few amps maybe it will be yours.
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So this pair of damaged mono blocks sold for $2225.00 yesterday on ebay. I realize they are probably an easy repair for the right tekkie when you get right down to it. VTL Deluxe 225 - Audiophile Tube Monoblock Power Amp Pair | eBay I saw a real nice pair of the same sell for less just a few weeks ago I had thought of selling my VTL MB300 Deluxe TubeDudes that work just fine as much as a year ago right after I had a heart attack. Other health issues on top of that were factors in this thought. I don't want my family wondering how to sell my gear and/or damaging anything in handling if I passed. Gee with this "panic" I would think vintage gear might go up in price not spiral downward. Tubes will find a way to survive with new manufacturers filling the void. Greedy companies will make excuses to raise prices at alarming rates for those "panic stricken doomers". Russian invasion is only 20 days in the making. There could be a solution and it will end and the Ukranian people can rebuild and be back on their way. Nothing will be easy, but it will move forward stronger. In the words of Frank Zappa "The price of me has just gone up and your old lady has just gone down. Look here brother....who you jivin' with that cosmic debris"? I realize the world is f'd up. Caused by politicians and greed and power. I will be the guy with the sign on the side of the road "Tubes for food. Please help" |
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