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"Super Rectifier"

I acquired a Line Magnetic 519IA amplifier a few years back.  Lovely amp paired with my Tyler Acoustics PD 80 speakers, but I've often craved a bit more kick, a smidgeon more excitement.  After changing out the original tubes with the exception of the 5ar4 rectifier, I hit upon the Philips 5R4GYS from Upscale Audio touted by dozens of purchasers at the site.  What a difference!  The amp is quieter, more extended at the frequency extremes, and hits harder -- just what I was looking for.

Recently, I noticed a plug-in "Super-Rectifier" offered by Space Tech Labs.  Does anyone have any experience with this?  Seeing the difference substituting the original rectifier made, is it possible to up the ante even more with this product?
dsassano
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tpreaves
2,686 posts
 
I use the same tube in the power supply for my Modwright Truth Marantz SA8500   player. It made a world of difference.
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hifiman5
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I replaced the stock Sovtek 5AR4 with a Cryoset Gold Lion GZ34.  The sound improved as hardness to the mods and treble disappeared.  Cryo'd G-L's have a very balanced sound and stay quiet a long time!  I use their 12AU7s in my line stage.
rodman99999
6,129 posts
 
You’re already using one of the premium, available rectifiers out there. Once upon a time I tried a solid state replacement, for the 5AR4 in a wonderful sounding(modded) ST-70. Couldn’t remove it fast enough. That wasn’t one of the Super-Rectifiers though. You’ll only find out(for certain), if you try it.
goose
688 posts
 
Another choice would be the Sophia Agua 274B.  Some have found this to be the "best" tube in the Modwright power supply.  I may try this one myself. 
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