Regarding Q1: the lack of dual rectifiers in this amp results in the rectifier tube being the number 1 failure mode in the amp as far as tubes go, if the amplifier is routinely driven hard.
There are not any good solutions- if you go solid state, use HEXFRED rectifiers or similar for best results. As long as the amp is not being pushed hard the rectifier will hold up fine.
There are not any good solutions- if you go solid state, use HEXFRED rectifiers or similar for best results. As long as the amp is not being pushed hard the rectifier will hold up fine.