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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)
- RE: Best Sounding NOS 5Y3GT? Let's hear your opinion, please..... - rusiee 23:25:44 10/07/15 (0)
- Raytheon black plate is the best in my phono stage - gkirkos 15:56:27 09/23/15 (0)
- Apostasy follows - Lee of Omaha 08:45:31 09/11/15 (3)
- I agree, any audible difference will be due to differing volatge drops. - Timbo in Oz 21:08:05 09/19/15 (0)
- RE: Apostasy follows - Byrd69 14:57:22 09/13/15 (0)
- RE: Apostasy follows - Cleantimestream 06:48:43 09/12/15 (0)
- Worth a look: Philips 5R4GYS - Dave Pogue 06:00:29 09/07/15 (5)
- Hi Dave! - Winston Smith 13:03:00 09/07/15 (4)
- RE: Hi Dave! - Sondek 12:22:37 09/08/15 (3)
- I usually go topless...... - Winston Smith 21:25:43 09/08/15 (2)
- RE: I usually go topless...... - Dave Pogue 05:07:10 09/09/15 (1)
- Ancient Mariners of Music, I'm afraid..... - Winston Smith 11:03:30 09/09/15 (0)
- RE: Best Sounding NOS 5Y3GT? Let's hear your opinion, please..... - Mossback 19:36:18 09/06/15 (1)
- You know,..... - Winston Smith 20:07:04 09/06/15 (0)
- 5Y3GT or 5Y3G or 5V4G or 5V4GA..... - Interstage Tranny 16:38:25 09/06/15 (7)
- Superb post! (And a follow up Q, please....) - Winston Smith 22:08:34 09/06/15 (2)
- And a follow up.... - Interstage Tranny 10:06:20 09/07/15 (1)
- Cool. Good deal. Thanks mucho! (Nt.) - Winston Smith 13:00:37 09/07/15 (0)
- RE: 5Y3GT or 5Y3G or 5V4G or 5V4GA..... - Eli Duttman 19:53:02 09/06/15 (3)
- Hi Eli! Got a Q..... - Winston Smith 21:55:33 09/06/15 (2)
- RE: Hi Eli! Got a Q..... - Eli Duttman 22:29:31 09/06/15 (1)
- Thanks again, Eli! - Winston Smith 02:16:33 09/07/15 (0)
- I also have a ModWright PS 9.0 power supply........ - Mossback 09:22:57 09/06/15 (1)
- Yes, I do (I can take it. Really.) ;-) (Nt.) - Winston Smith 12:35:58 09/06/15 (0)
- RE: Best Sounding NOS 5Y3GT? Let's hear your opinion, please..... - Byrd69 07:53:13 09/06/15 (1)
- Thank you, Byrd69. (Nt.) - Winston Smith 12:36:47 09/06/15 (0)
- RE: Best Sounding NOS 5Y3GT? Let's hear your opinion, please..... - FenderLover 04:46:03 09/06/15 (7)
- RE: I did not know the 6106 and 6087 were slow warm up? - DAK 17:40:30 09/07/15 (2)
- RE: I did not know the 6106 and 6087 were slow warm up? - FenderLover 20:21:38 09/07/15 (1)
- Bendix 6106 data sheet - FenderLover 20:23:27 09/07/15 (0)
- Question, FL, if you would be so kind..... - Winston Smith 13:35:41 09/06/15 (2)
- Bendix 6106 are getting $$$ - FenderLover 14:20:03 09/06/15 (1)
- Thank you for the link and the advice. (Nt.) - Winston Smith 19:52:17 09/06/15 (0)
- Thank you so much for that great info..... - Winston Smith 12:39:16 09/06/15 (0)