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6th September 2006, 11:04 PM
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5Z4P rectifier tube question
Can I use (2) 5Z4P tubes in place of the 5AR4 tubes in my Quicksilver 8417 amp?
Each mono block 8417 has two 5AR4 rectifiers. |
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7th September 2006, 12:44 AM
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Hi burnedfingers ,
It is not a good idea , because the 5Z4 max. out. current is only a half of 5AR4 capacity ( 125 mA versus 250 mA ) The max . input RMS voltage is 350 V AC for 5Z4 versus 550 V AC for 5AR4 . The 5AR4 / GZ34 is a very easy to find tube , with many manufacturers . Regards , Carlos |
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7th September 2006, 12:48 AM
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In time ...
If the voltage is not a problem ( lower than 350 V AC ) , you will need 2 x 5Z4 , in the place of one 5AR4 , to have the same current capacity . Regards, Carlos |
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7th September 2006, 12:58 AM
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Carlos,
Thanks for the info. I will look for some 5AR4's. |
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