29-12-2014, 08:52 AM
I wouldn't touch it unless at a really low price. The broken M is common and ones that aren't are possibly worth £100. You can get an idea by looking back through old BVWS auctions. Unfortunately the latest ones wont have the hammer price added yet (probably for a few years) so you have to go back a bit.
With the M broken the set is at auction might only fetch £30 to £40. Its a main feature of the radio ...
As to the PX4 untested it doesn't add any value for me. Its more than likely low emission and so worthless or not working and so you will have to buy one at great expense. Or do what most do and graft in a cheaper valve that the audio fools aren't into.
They are not rare and over the years I have seen plenty at swaps and auctions with good Bakelite. If you really are attracted to the set I would look for a good one, pay more and it will be a much better restoration once finished and working.
Gary
With the M broken the set is at auction might only fetch £30 to £40. Its a main feature of the radio ...
As to the PX4 untested it doesn't add any value for me. Its more than likely low emission and so worthless or not working and so you will have to buy one at great expense. Or do what most do and graft in a cheaper valve that the audio fools aren't into.
They are not rare and over the years I have seen plenty at swaps and auctions with good Bakelite. If you really are attracted to the set I would look for a good one, pay more and it will be a much better restoration once finished and working.
Gary
