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Post by digs57 on Aug 13, 2016 16:28:11 GMT -7
Anybody here using a solid state rectifier...if so likes vs dislikes?
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Post by "Z" Steve on Aug 13, 2016 16:36:20 GMT -7
The amps I have now do not allow for it, but when I had a Maz38 I bought a Weber Copper Cap as a back up. I installed it just to make sure it worked, but I didn't perceive any noticeable difference at the low level test I did. I believe Buddy used one in his Maz38 when touring overseas just as insurance re rectifier failure.
Make sure the amp you are going to place it in will accept a solid state one - only 4xEL84 based amps are allowed, not 2xEL84's. I'm not sure about 6V6, 6L6, EL34's, etc.
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Post by digs57 on Aug 13, 2016 16:47:46 GMT -7
(not/2/el84)...that takes care of that...seems like the technology should be there for all tube/power's
Just got done reading older post...alright...guess the better tube rect is in the fewtcha
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Post by easyed on Aug 14, 2016 15:38:31 GMT -7
Weber makes Copper Caps other than the WZ 34 that would replace a 5AR4/GZ34.
For example there's the WY3GT that's a "Drop-in Replacement for 5Y3GT. Voltage drop: 50V at Maximum Current: 125ma."
It would be nice if the site had a table listing common glass rectifiers with the Copper Cap equivalent.
I used a WZ34 in the Fender Deluxe Reverb RI that I had and it worked fine.
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Post by ksks on Aug 29, 2016 16:15:58 GMT -7
Depending on the amp/circuit design, you may want a tube rectifier for sag and other "tube goodness".
Other than NOS 5AR4, most rectifier tubes are cheap and plentiful (new production and NOS). Just have a couple on hand as backups.
Assuming your amp is not faulty, rectifier tubes will last trough many output tube change cycles.
Good luck!!
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Post by digs57 on Aug 29, 2016 17:11:57 GMT -7
always have backup...got some bad sovtek 5ar4's...
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