5AR4/GZ34 Rectifier Tubes

Is anyone currently making a tube of this type that rivals the performance of the best NOS Mullard tubes? I'm surprised that Sophia, Psvane and others appear not to have offered this tube. Suggestions?

dodgealum07-05-2012 2:23pm

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bayreuth Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 25 posts 11-02-2013 at 12:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Has anyone tried the new production Genalex GZ34 rectifier? New Sensor is now making 5AR4 rectifiers under labels of Tung-Sol, Mullard and Genalex. They have very similar internal structure. Supposedly, the Genalex version is subject to far more stringent quality control, and it's supposed to be very good.
bayreuth Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 25 posts 11-06-2013 at 12:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks Brownsfan. Please let me know how you like the new rectifier tube. I'm interested in trying the Genalex GZ34 also.
bayreuth Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 25 posts 01-16-2014 at 01:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Another positive vote for the new Genalex GZ34/U77 5AR4 rectifier tube. I've bought 4 of these for my amps and the Genalex GZ34 is a splendid sounding tube, especially at the price. The tube is dynamic, quiet, refined. I think this is a great tube for the money. Happy Listening!

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