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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?
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wig
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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
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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.
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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...
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Goose,

Have you upgraded your MW PS to the 9.9? It's s worthwhile upgrade.
joeyboynj
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Wig, I e-mailed Dan at ModWright this week about the upgrade to the PS 9.9 because I was curious since I have the PS 9.0 on a ModWright Sony 5400.

Dan responded with the prices for the upgrade and told me "The new supply, being tube regulated AND tube rectified, adds much greater harmonic content and a broader soundstage. It is a bit warmer and much more 3-dimensional."

I'm sure I will upgrade sooner or later. Sounds like a good upgrade path to me. ;-) Joe
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