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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goose Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 692 posts 03-15-2014 at 12:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Brownsfan I am actually surprised how good the gold lions are. Perhaps there is hope for new stock product. I will need to check out the PSVanes. Thanks for the tip.
wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,267 posts 03-15-2014 at 12:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Goose, I had the Sophia's in my system for about a month before I started experimenting with NOS tubes; Sylvania Chrome Dome walked all over the Sophia's but they sold rather quickly. Also tried the Psvane, too dark for my taste...
goose Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 692 posts 03-15-2014 at 01:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Wig, thanks for the suggestion....I will need to check my Sylvania sources. What vintage were the chrome domes...1940's or? Hope you are still enjoy your Crescendo's.
wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,267 posts 03-15-2014 at 02:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Goose, I believe they are from the early 50's and my Crescendo's are unbelievable, I'm still amazed each night I fire up the system and being transported to a LIVE performance...
wig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,267 posts 03-15-2014 at 02:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Goose, Have you upgraded your MW PS to the 9.9? It's s worthwhile upgrade.

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