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 jond

5U4G sounds better than 5AR4, in my amp at least, but don't risk damaging your amp if it says 5AR4's only.