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RE: Have you tried a know, good set of EL84?

All of JJ's Octal production is, at best, inconsistent. The failed 5AR4 is not at all surprising.

I don't know what you put in, but I suggest you scan the archives for the, several times posted, series SS diode tweak. The tweak allows the use of the reasonably priced Sovtek 5AR4, in complete confidence. The weak spot in the Sovtek variant is PIV handling, which is shored up by the "sand". In all other aspects, the Saratov, Russia, product is highly satisfactory.


Eli D.


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