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Is this really what I have to pay for replacement KT120 ?
Hi,
Today I stopped by ARC distributor showroom in a mall to ask how much I have to pay for a matched pair of KT120. I got a shocking answer that, it will cost me $600 for a pair of ARC matched KT120. that mean I have to spend around $5,000 for tubes replacement every 2 years if I own ARC REF 250. Will you please let me know how much do they cost in USA ? Thank you. |
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Check Tube Depot for a matched pair. Much less.
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Thanks , I checked. Tung sol kt120 $89 a pair in USA.
Much less. Shipping cost might add a bit more. But do they sound as good as ARC approved tubes? Toga |
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New Sensor Corp makes the KT120 tube. I'm sure they offer matching sets too. $75 per tube.
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A matched pair on The Tube Store is $90. There is no reason on earth IMHO to pay such high prices.
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I bought a set for my Ref 110 directly from ARC for $100 each.
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I sure will order them directly from factory rather than buying from this dealer.
When I was about to order metal tops for my ref40 , they asked for $230 a set. Which I felt unacceptably overcharged too. I just hate the chrome screws used to secure acrylic tops. So I just remove all screws. |
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Another great example of how AA saves it's members money.
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Ah........! : When they don't get the Flu Ivan, when they don't get the Flu......
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Like egging each other on to buy a Bugatti then getting the best price on spark plugs. Last edited by PHC1; 11-14-2011 at 05:30 PM. |
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