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Many times when I've purchased tube audio I've removed the Telefunken and other expensive tubes, sold them, and replaced them with more common brands.
I have about 40 TV's (1940's) and about 80 radios (1920 to 1950). I usually sell the expensive stuff. When I say expensive stuff I mean things like pre-war TV's and catalin radios. I just can't see keeping a catalin. It's not for me. The money enables me to keep my hobby going. I main enjoyment is restoring the radios and TV's.
The guy who put the WE tubes in the TV may have worked for WE and it meant nothing to him.
Years ago I used to attend the Consumer Electronics Show for business and I always enjoyed the nonsense products of the year. My favorite was always the pre "burned in" audio cables. They claimed that by burning in the cables the electrons were lined up ready for your listening enjoyment!
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