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Can a 5z4 tube be a metal bottle?

I did a thread on some tubes unfamiliar to me and recieved great info. The 5z4 rectifier seems to come in a metal and glass bottle from what I have seen thus far. I also wanted to know if the GZ30 tube would sub for the 5Z4. As always enjoy the music.
south43
rodman99999
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I tried to respond yesterday, but my post didn't make it. YES- the 5Z4/CV1864 was manufactured with a metal envelope as well as glass. The CV1863 and CV2748/CZ30 were both designed to power up to 40 watts as well, and will replace it.
south43 OP
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Rodman9999 again you come through. I have some tubes I saw on another site that I might try. One is a GE the other a RCA. The pre should be here next week. Stay tuned.
rodman99999
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Either of those would be good. Mullard made some nice ones too.
south43 OP
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Ah the famous Mullard. I have a pair in my current pre (6922,6dj8). Very nice indeed. How common are the Mullard 5Z4 tubes Rodman99999?
rodman99999
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People generally lump all the 5Z4, 5Z4G, 5Z4GT tubes together with the equivalent replacements (the CVs/GZ30). Mullard drop in equivalents are common:(https://www.tubeworld.com/5z3.htm) (http://cgi.ebay.com/Mullard-NOS-GZ30-5Z4GT-Orig-Gov-Box-Mullard-Made_W0QQitemZ220204720231QQihZ012QQcategoryZ73377QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247) (http://www.kraudioproducts.com/Mullard-Brimar/ProductDetail.aspx?CatID=65&ProductID=148) (http://www.mullardtubes.com/Mullard-GZ30-CV2748/?ID=0&ProductID=148)
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