Thanks for the input

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In Reply to: Re: I replaced the rectifier with a vintage Raytheon 5Y3GT posted by Heli_Dog on August 23, 2005 at 14:43:38:

You are correct about the difficulty in finding rectifiers over here. A 5Y3GT = 5Z2P, which is a slightly lower voltage tube than either the 5Z3 or 5Z4 varieties you mentioned. I intend to try the Valve Art rectifier from DIY some time in the future.
I had a similar experience with the Golden Dragon 12AX7's as yours with the Groove Tube, only in my case there was considerable noise from the instant the system would turn on. Apparently not all 12AX7s are alike. In all, I tried 7 different brands of 12AX7 (Mullard, RCA, Gold Aero, Golden Dragon, Tesla, Telefunken and RCA 5751) with, as noted, the two best being the Tesla and RCA Command style 5751. I'm looking for a pair of reasonably priced Sylvania Gold Brand tubes since Joe's Tube Lore suggests these are even better.
I have no interest in the Webber, as I like the glow from the tube :-)

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Topic - REVIEW: Ming Da MC3-R Preamplifier (Tube) - sgb 08:32:31 08/19/05 (7)

Re: I replaced the rectifier with a vintage Raytheon 5Y3GT - Heli_Dog 14:43:38 08/23/05 (3)

5Z3 & 5Z3PAT - pins - Les H 04:35:23 08/30/05 (1)

Re: 5Z3 & 5Z3PAT - pins - sgb 07:58:47 08/31/05 (0)

Thanks for the input - sgb 05:44:42 08/24/05 (0)

Ming Da MC3-R Preamplifier (Tube) - robber 05:30:58 08/20/05 (0)

Nice review! - StylinLP 16:32:49 08/19/05 (1)

Thanks, but I don't know the Bottlehead... - sgb 17:21:58 08/19/05 (0)

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Thanks for the input - sgb 05:44:42 08/24/05 (0)

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