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mailerdeemon t1_jcyhjfn wrote

After they recap it and buy new tubes every decade or two. Tube amps are BIFL in the same way a Rolex is BIFL. They aren't inherently reliable, in fact they are less reliable than many cheaper options, but due to their value people will keep servicing them.

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podaypodayson OP t1_jcymddr wrote

Recapping shouldn’t be necessary for a long time, if ever on a modern unit (gen 4 and newer). Yes the tubes need replacing eventually, but I’ve got 16 years on mine so it’s not like it’s common, and they’re obviously user replaceable.

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Bob_Chris t1_jcza2m3 wrote

I was given a McIntosh MC-30 Monoblock amp about 30 years ago which was used as part of a home sound system in at my uncle's house in Binghamton, NY. Had to have been purchased late '50s early '60s based on when that model was made. And they were $153.50 when new ($1560 today). I never got it up and running myself, but ended up selling it on Ebay about 5 years ago for $1200. So basically maintained its value over time.

I'm guessing your amp has done about the same.

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podaypodayson OP t1_jczadrf wrote

Definitely. I don’t plan on selling it, but knowing I can get back what I paid pretty easily is a nice bonus.

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