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new to me 37-9 console
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02-08-2010, 04:15 PM
Not sure, you'd have to check the schematic, but I think the original power rectifier should be a 5Y3. The Rectifier tube in the picture looks like a 5U4GB, and the adapter looks good from here. I've done the same subbing a 5Y4 for the 5Y3. It should be OK, but the 5U4 generates a lot more heat.
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new to me 37-9 console - by wu8v - 02-02-2010, 08:28 AM
Re: new to me 37-9 console - by Ron Ramirez - 02-05-2010, 07:10 PM
Re: new to me 37-9 console - by Joe Rossi - 02-08-2010, 04:15 PM
Re: new to me 37-9 console - by Jim Berg - 02-13-2010, 12:42 PM
Re: new to me 37-9 console - by wu8v - 02-13-2010, 09:16 PM
Re: new to me 37-9 console - by Ron Ramirez - 02-15-2010, 09:55 AM
Re: new to me 37-9 console - by Arran - 03-06-2010, 10:22 PM



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