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RE: And even if it does result in 25% more power, how significant is that really.

Would you characterize running a tube rated for 12 watts plate dissipation at only 10 watts as "torture"?

No I would not and don't misunderstand,you can run EL84s in your S-5000 but keep in mind that we are running the full 425vdc across the tube being we are using fixed bias with a small value cathode resistor.
When you rebuild your Sherwood,did you put a 35uf film cap off the GZ34? That makes all the difference in the world for stability,deep bass,and increased power bandwidth.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken



Edits: 08/04/16

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