I have been wanting to follow up on my post above about the 6L6G in my Stereo 70. Initially I thought it had a very impressive midrange, but as time went on and I tried different 5U4 rectifiers, it became apparent that I wasn't so crazy about it, after all. It seemed kind of fuzzy or something and the top end didn't sound quite right to me. Whatever. I know a lot of folks like 6L6 in the Stereo 70, so to each his own. My favorite so far is the Gold Lion KT77. I understand that the EH 6CA7 is probably also a very good choice. I have reason to believe some Chinese tubes have really good potential in the 70 if you can find them properly screened and with straight pins.
5U4G suitable for Dyanco ST-70?
There have been several threads at various times on the suitability of subbing a 5U4G rectifier tube for either a 5V4G or a 5AR4 in a ST-70. I asked Will Vincent, a respected re-builder of ST-70s (among others) for his opinion and received the following email:
Harry: Never use a 5U4 in a Dynaco 70.....The power transformer is rated for 2 amps on the 5 volt winding....The 5U4 is rated at 3 amps......Not good......Will
So, I thought I should pass this along...
Harry: Never use a 5U4 in a Dynaco 70.....The power transformer is rated for 2 amps on the 5 volt winding....The 5U4 is rated at 3 amps......Not good......Will
So, I thought I should pass this along...
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