[Hallicrafters] 5U4 Rectifier Tube

[Jim Brannigan]

Yes, buy them now. A couple of solid state diodes will destroy your radios 
and leave all your children impotent.

Jim


> There is currently on eBay an auction 9731847290 for a pair of NOS Genalex
> 5U4 rectifier tubes.  The current bid price for the pair is $327.  Can
> anyone give me a rational explanation why these tubes should go for that
> much money?  I understand about the audiophooles and all of that, but,
> seriously, why should they be worth that much money to anyone?
>
> David
> KC2JD