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What are used tubes worth ?

My ARC VT100 blew one output tube (the filament opened) so I replaced the entire octet.
So, I have seven 6550 output tubes that work fine, and have probably 800 to 1000 hours on them. They are the original tubes that came with the amp.
Any idea what they might be worth ?
Thanks.
mabonn
czarivey
5,680 posts
 
will it jeopardise sq if each new tube will have led display with hours?
mabonn OP
181 posts
 
It is a Mk II amplifier. The hours do sound low. I used the amp only a few hours per month. What can I say, I was busy with career and raising 3 kids, so I had very little time to listen to it. Anyway, I sold the amp, but still have these tubes.
jl35
3,921 posts
 
Agree that they are not worth much as most want matched sets, but since you have no use for them, they are at least worth something. Price in part would be based on their normal life expectancy...
mabonn OP
181 posts
 
Thanks for your responses. My guess it's worth a few bucks to advertise them.
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Tubes, not like fine wine, are not worth the trouble of using. Look for new, which avoids stress.
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