Other Rectifier tubes Alternative for 5AR4


I have several components that it explicitly stated that I can use a variety of rectifiers in the same family: 5AR4, 5U4, 5Y4, 5Y3 ... etc.

i have a custom built 300B power amp based on the Luxman MQ-300. It uses 5AR4, but it doesn’t state I can put in other tubes. How safe is it to put in other rectifier tubes mentioned above?

Thanks in advance.
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Showing 1 response by jjss49

5ar4 is by a long stretch the best tube rectifier for audio in my experience... all other common alternatives are weaker and less durable

get fresh strong old stock brit euro or usa made ones and be done for this lifetime