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Offered is „1 Paar 211 gematcht, NOS JAN Made In usa GE indication From General electronic“ by Various / Other as second-hand device from the category „Tubes for power amplifiers“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 6709643118 ends on 30.10.2026 at 09:02 o'clock.
At €1,280, this is above the typical used market for these recent comparables: it sits well over the €998 75th percentile and far above the €712 median, so I’d call it ambitious rather than fair. Against that backdrop, you’re paying a premium of roughly €282 over the top quartile benchmark, so it only makes sense if the match quality and test results are genuinely exceptional.
That said, matched NOS JAN GE valves have real appeal: they’re often prized for consistency, low noise, and the kind of tonal solidity people want from this type of tube. If the pair is truly matched, unused, and from a credible source, the upside is in getting a stable, long-lived set that should slot straight into a serious system; just make sure the listing shows proper testing details and matching data, because at this price the proof matters.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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