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rwg
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se84b rectifier tube
12/30/07 at 20:40:18
 
whats your favorate  rectifer tube for se84b.. need help thanks rwg
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Eli Duttman
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Re: se84b rectifier tube
Reply #1 - 12/30/07 at 22:20:55
 
Raytheon 6087.
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Re: se84b rectifier tube
Reply #2 - 12/31/07 at 04:53:41
 
5R4/5R4GY on the 84C version.

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Re: se84b rectifier tube
Reply #3 - 01/07/08 at 18:45:32
 
mullard 5y3g... by a long shot
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Re: se84b rectifier tube
Reply #4 - 02/02/08 at 10:57:37
 
Every time I change the rectifier tube on my SE84BW, I find myself rolling the input tube as well. My favorite combination is JAN Phillips 5Y3WGTA + 6H23n-EV. I found the vintage Mazda 5Y3GB sounds good IF paired with the stock 6N1P. It's a close second but this rectifier makes my amp hum while cold.
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Re: se84b rectifier tube
Reply #5 - 04/11/08 at 03:24:56
 
What does everyone think of the Bendix 6106 in place of the 5Y3?

What tube, 5Y3, 5AR4 or 5U4 be least likely to provoke hum?
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Re: se84b rectifier tube
Reply #6 - 04/11/08 at 18:26:55
 
proud_indian wrote on 12/31/07 at 04:53:41:
5R4/5R4GY on the 84C version.

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(but have only tried the 5U4)

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Re: se84b rectifier tube
Reply #7 - 04/13/08 at 03:34:24
 
I believe if you want to use 5U4's or GZ32's, instead of 5Y3's, then the cathode resistor would be best reduced to 100 ohms.

That said, the Mullard GZ32 makes a big impression on me. I can't go back to other rectifiers after this one. Occasionally I try, but it never is as good.

My favorite previous to the Mullard GZ32 (nirvana, I think) was the 5V4 and 5U4 (in that order).

Karl
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