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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
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Yes, usually the rectifier is the most important tube .
dsassano OP
6 posts
 
In my integrated (Line Magnetic 519IA) replacing the stock 5ar4 rectifier has had, by far, the most beneficial effect - not the output, driver, or the signal tubes.
rodman99999
6,129 posts
 
@theophile - Ghosts are great, but- If you crave Radical Rectumfire, try a Reaper!
rodman99999
6,129 posts
 
@kalali- Yes, it probably will. Most gain devices can be described as a valve or switch, that’s(basically) turned on and off by it's input signal, and modulates the voltage and/or current from the power supply, as it’s output to the next stage(or speakers). You’re listening to your power supply. That’s why improving/tweaking/smoothing a component’s power supply can yield such clearly audible benefits(usually).
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