Eico HF-81 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a Eico HF-81 has a market value at around $25; restored examples average $2,100. Based on 164 estimated sales.
Price history
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | $525 | $3,200 | — |
| 2026-08-28 | $738 | $3,200 | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $729 | $3,200 | $800 |
| 2026-09-03 | $729 | $3,200 | $800 |
| 2026-09-06 | $729 | $3,200 | $500 |
| 2026-09-09 | $1,000 | $3,200 | $25 |
| 2026-09-12 | $1,000 | $3,200 | $25 |
| 2026-09-15 | $1,000 | $3,200 | $25 |
| 2026-09-18 | $1,000 | $2,100 | $25 |
| 2026-09-21 | $1,000 | $2,100 | $25 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1959–1963 |
| Type | Amplifier |
| Brand | Eico |
| Original MSRP | 300 (1959) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$3,300 today |
| Market value (sold) | $25 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $1,000 |
| Restored value | $2,100 |
| Value vs MSRP | +233% |
Buying notes
EICO tube integrated kit. Build quality varies with the original builder. Inspect solder joints carefully. Tube complement condition. Check both channels produce output at matched levels and the phono stage is quiet. Good value when properly built.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Eico HF-81. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Eico HF-81 capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- Eico HF-81 replacement knobs on eBay →
- Fuses for the Eico HF-81 on eBay →
- DeoxIT D5 — cleans oxidized contacts, quiets scratchy pots on Amazon →
- Multimeter — check DC offset before connecting speakers on Amazon →
- Speaker wire on Amazon →
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