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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
elevick OP
2,636 posts
 
I appreciate the Pilot suggestions. I've already owned a 245B (I think that was the model) integrated with matching tuner and multiplexer. I'm looking a little more obscure? I may end up getting something like a very old Williamson based amp? Thanks, keep the inputs coming :-)
elevick OP
2,636 posts
 
By the way, therapy won't help. Work is very slow right now, I'm simply bored but have a great hobby when not mountain biking.
paulfolbrecht
603 posts
 
Obviously, when you find a great tube, you build a new system around it. Find the preamp or amp is goes best in then work from there in both directions: source, speakers, wires. And you're done.
sherod
1,690 posts
 
If you got a good deal on the tubes and they are a matched quad with near-NOS measurements, you could always re-sell them for a tidy profit and use the proceeds to buy you some nice mountain bike equipment. (O:
elevick OP
2,636 posts
 
Of course! I have the source and speakers, I just amp roll instead of tube roll. Thinking hard of find some Williamson-2's. They used these?
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