In rec . antiques . radio+phono there's a discussion of a Western
Electric ERPI audio power amp that sold for north of thirty grand to
some rich oriental collector. Have you looked into the phenomenon of
Audiophiles in general, and this Japanese/ other Asian obsession with
this old Western electric theater gear, from the perspective I know
you have and which I somewhat share?

It wasn't something Dr. P ever talked about because he had way bigger
fish to fry....but it is interesting, yes?