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Rolling the Rectifier (Read 676 times)
Alan Arkin
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Rolling the Rectifier
08/13/24 at 13:40:15  
Hi there -

I have a Rachael SE341.5, which I have had for several months.  I've recently started experimenting with tube rolling.  I am now looking to change out the rectifier.

I am considering the Sophia Electric Aqua II 274B that is advertised with "live like sonic performance" and also the Cryotone 5U4G-WC. Any issues with the 274B?  Any recommendations as between the two?  Or any others to add to the mix?

Thanks!

-- Alan
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Re: Rolling the Rectifier
Reply #1 - 08/13/24 at 13:51:29  
I have had both that Cryotone and the Aqua II. I sold the Cryotone--I strongly prefer the Aqua II. That is a great rectifier for every Decware component I have used it within.
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Re: Rolling the Rectifier
Reply #2 - 08/13/24 at 14:12:10  

Hi Alan,

I have had the same experience with rectifiers as Lon. I sold my Cryotone 5U4G, preferring the original Sophia 274B and then Sophia 274B Aqual II. I have also had excellent results with Mullard GZ33. The RCA 5V4 I am using now is great for a less expensive rectifier.
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