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Angeboten wird „General Electric - VT-4-C Röhren“ von Diverse / Andere als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Audio-Röhren“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5168697339 endet am 19.07.2026 um 07:10 Uhr.
This looks like a buyer’s market for this category: at €480, it sits well below the €593 25th percentile and far under the €706 median, so it reads as a genuinely strong deal rather than just “fair.” Against the recent asking-price spread, this is priced to move.
For tube buyers, that’s appealing because GE VT-4-C stock is valued for its strong build, classic open midrange, and reputation among enthusiasts as a serious vintage power tube rather than a curiosity piece. If these are tested, matched, and quiet, the upside is good; just make sure the listing clearly states test results, remaining life, and whether the pair is matched, since those details matter more than cosmetics here.
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General Electric, the American multinational conglomerate founded in 1892 through the merger of Edison General Electric and Thomson-Houston Electric, traces its roots to the dawn of the electrical age. Emerging from Thomas Edison's innovations in power generation and lighting, GE quickly expanded into radio and electronics, notably by acquiring the Marconi U.S. subsidiary in 1919 to form RCA, the dominant force in consumer radio receivers through the mid-20th century. This heritage positioned GE as a pioneer in electrical engineering, with early forays into broadcasting stations and vacuum tube production that laid the groundwork for its audio legacy.
In hi-fi circles, GE stands out for its vintage vacuum tubes, particularly the renowned 5-Star series like the 12AX7, developed in the mid-1940s from military-spec designs acquired via the 1945 purchase of Kentucky Radio Company's Ken-Rad brand. These tubes powered aviation communications, broadcast gear from makers like Gates and Fairchild, and iconic Fender guitar amps such as the Princeton, defining the raw tone of American rock and blues from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. While GE produced rack-mounted audio panels and amplifiers into the 1950s, its consumer hi-fi output was limited compared to full systems.
Today, GE holds a cherished niche among vintage collectors and tube enthusiasts, prized for the linear response, quiet operation, and warm sonics of its 5-Star tubes rather than modern high-end gear. No longer active in consumer audio, its components command premium prices in the aftermarket, appealing to restorers and boutique amp builders seeking authentic mid-century American sound.
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