5AR4 Rectifier tube

[ChasFred]

Yes they do. Here's mine:
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I've never used it, but I bought it for my Sweet Spot. Currently this amp is tube rectified and powered with two 6V6s with a spec output of 18 watts. I have the option to operate this amp at 25 watts by installing a plug-in SS rectifier, installing a pair of 6L6s, and a simple bias adjustment.

the use of a solid state will change the bottom end of your amp. May also affect your B+ also.

 

[syscokid]

May also affect your B+ also.

Definitely. AFAIK, It increases the B+. Not by much, but enough to make a slight difference in the flow of juices.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

I already did...I bought MORE TUBES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any 6550's?

 

[syscokid]

AFAIK, It increases the B+.

Let me rephrase that...
It restricts less the B+ that's being generated by the power tranny.

 

[RVA]

Any 6550's?

No, none of those

 

[67plexi]

 

[67plexi]

 

[SG John]

My DST-30 and JTM-45 both have 5AR4 rectifier tubes in them. I have an old Mullard in each.