Solid State Rectifier Direct plug-in replacement for 5AR4, 5U4 and 5Y3 rectifier vacuum tubes in amplifiers with center tapped secondary power transformer
Use when less 'sag' is desired in the power supply; just switch back to the tube rectifier when 'sag' is desired.
Solid State Rectifier Direct plug-in replacement for 5AR4, 5U4 and 5Y3 rectifier tubes in amplifiers with center tapped secondary power transformer. Use when less 'sag' is desired in the power supply; just switch back to the tube rectifier when 'sag' is desired. NOTE! Because there is no warm up of a rectifier tube when using this solid state device, it is critical that a standby switch is used that will allow the power tube filaments to warm up and generate an electron 'cloud' around This will prevent 'cathode stripping' in the power tubesIt is a good idea to use a standby switch when using vacuum tube rectification, but it is critical when using solid state rectification.