RE: Sovtek 5v4g vs 5u4c

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In Reply to: RE: Sovtek 5v4g vs 5u4c posted by pc123v on January 5, 2015 at 05:13:58:

The 5AR4 probably sounds "hard" due to increased B+ rail voltage.

Look for the 6087/5Y3WGTB. Unlike other 5Y3 variants, it has a cathode sleeve and is quite close to the 5Z4. FWIW, RES has a $25 listing for the 6087/5Y3WGTB.

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Topic - Sovtek 5v4g vs 5u4c - pc123v 03:41:54 01/05/15 (6)

RE: Sovtek 5v4g vs 5u4c - Eli Duttman 04:23:50 01/05/15 (5)

RE: Sovtek 5v4g vs 5u4c - pc123v 09:47:13 01/05/15 (1)

Like Eli said,the Sovtek 5AR4 sounded hard not to due to sonics from the tube, - Michael Samra 14:15:59 01/05/15 (0)

RE: Sovtek 5v4g vs 5u4c - pc123v 05:13:58 01/05/15 (2)

RE: Sovtek 5v4g vs 5u4c - Eli Duttman 10:00:13 01/05/15 (1)

RE: Sovtek 5v4g vs 5u4c - pc123v 09:05:51 01/06/15 (0)

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RE: Sovtek 5v4g vs 5u4c - Eli Duttman 10:00:13 01/05/15 (1)

RE: Sovtek 5v4g vs 5u4c - pc123v 09:05:51 01/06/15 (0)

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