Mazda valve tubes?

Found a load of brand new boxed mazda tubes in the loft. Are these worth anything, or should I bin them? I'll check the serial numbers later.

 

Don't bin them! What types have you got?

Tony.

 

FFS don't, some of the Mazda's are supposed to be very good. In fact I know they're good because I use them in my amp. What are the serial numbers?

 

what tubes are they?? el34, el84 etc...?

 

man don't you guys know when to play it cool?!
Nah, they're not worth anything, mazda valves are all rubbish, I'll bin them for you if you like?

 

Some of the Mazda's are rebadged Telefunken tubes, they're much sought after. Have a look on www.tube-shop.com and http://www.watfordvalves.com/home.asp that should give you some idea of value, but remember they've tested theirs, I doubt you'll get as much on ebay

 

Thanks for the info. When I get the serial numbers I'll put an ad in ZG classifieds, with a link on this thread. I guess highest beer voucher offer secures

They are all brand new in original packaging. I'd say there must be about 30. There are also some massive tubes but without packaging, so I suspect they have been used.

My Dad left a ton of stuff in the loft. I don't suppose anyone would be interested in retro oscilloscopes and huge amp metres etc?

 

Mazda GZ34s are basically identical to Mullard GZ34s and therefore worth around £20 each, perhaps more. I imagine the same deal will apply to other Mazda-labelled valves.

 

You could inquire over on World-Desgins forum. Probably guys over there interested. A few months ago I'd have had one but its just not on the cards anymore unfortunately

 

I'll try and take a few photo's this weekend. There's a lot of technical items up there, which could be had for a cheap bargain. Some of the retro oscilloscopes look pretty cool, but we don't really have the room for it all.

 

If your serious about off-loading them cheap I may be interested in a scope. PM me when your ready and I'll see how much cash I have spare.

 

Yeah , bin 'em

Yes, place them in the bin outside my house please

I have some Mazda ECC83s which were made in the Mullard factory. NOS Mullard ECC83s can go for £50+

 

I have the same ones I suspect Rob, mine have been chilled and they sound rather nice

 

I took a snap of the valves which are new in boxes. The codes on the packaging are:

MAZDA -

EY86/87
DY802
DY86/87
PY81 (PY800)
PCL84
8F20 OR 6F20 (cant see on photo)
PL36
PL504
ECC82
EF183
PCF801

MULLARD -

PCL805/85

NOT SURE -

15082

 

I might also be interested in an oscilloscope.

 

I'll take some pictures over the weekend, then try and post them. Will ZG host them, or do I need to find an external host?