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Best Sounding NOS 5Y3GT? Let's hear your opinion, please.....

Okay, Tube Mavens, what is the best sounding NOS 5Y3GT being used as a rectifier tube?

And please do not say, "The best sounding 5Y3GT is a Mullard 5AR4". I already bought two 5AR4s from Andy at VTS years ago, but one lost seal very recently and now I want a cheaper version rectifier tube that sounds great, and the 5Y3GT is one option I wish to explore (for me it is a drop in, so no problems there.)

So who has played with these little gems, and what did you decide was the best sounding 5Y3GT?

And are there any special aspects or rare features that would make certain ones especially desirable (i.e., things to look for in a 5Y3GT that help assure sonic excellence.) I am new to 5Y3GTs, and no nothing of their lore and legend.

The 5Y3GT will be used as the B+ rectifier tube in a ModWright PS 9.0 power supply (Dan at ModWright recommended to me today that I think about a sweet NOS Holland Amperex 5AR4, but at well over $200 a tube on eBay, I think I want to explore 5Y3GTs, please.)

Thanks in advance for any and all responses.

Cheers,

WS


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Topic - Best Sounding NOS 5Y3GT? Let's hear your opinion, please..... - Winston Smith 03:58:55 09/06/15 (34)

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