37-660 Rectifier tube question

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37-660 Rectifier tube question

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12-24-2006, 11:07 AM

The text for the 37-660 calls for a 5Y4 rectifier yet the schematics call for a 5X4. If the transformer can handle the extra filament amp for the 5X4, I'll go ahead and use one; otherwise I'll use the more conservative 5Y4. Which is the correct tube??

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37-660 Rectifier tube question - by AI2V - 12-24-2006, 11:07 AM

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