5AR4/GZ34 Rectifier Tubes

Is anyone currently making a tube of this type that rivals the performance of the best NOS Mullard tubes? I'm surprised that Sophia, Psvane and others appear not to have offered this tube. Suggestions?

dodgealum07-05-2012 2:23pm

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wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,270 posts 11-09-2013 at 04:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Brownsfan, Just ordered mine! Thanks,
wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,270 posts 11-13-2013 at 01:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My tube arrived today and I have it running in for 3 hours before an initial listen...
wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,270 posts 11-13-2013 at 06:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Guys, After running my Gold Lion Genalex for 4 hours, my initial observations are on par with Brownsfan. The GL beat the Create in transparency, lower floor noise and combines dynamics with that rich body we're accustomed to with Mullards. Also, the GL are more precise in image placement and overall sound-staging. The GL are in for the long haul...
brownsfan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,508 posts 11-13-2013 at 10:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Gold Lion 2, Create Synergy 0. No small accomplishment for GL to beat the create at half the price! Thanks again to Bayreuth for drawing this tube to our attention. Now, if they would just be so kind as to offer a 6SN7 that beats the Sophia!
wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,270 posts 11-14-2013 at 12:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Definitely a Great find at $40! I still haven't found a 6SN7 that beats my Ken Rad VT 231 but I'd be willing to try some Gold Lion Genalux if they decide to make them...

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