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Solid state 5Y4?

Ron Ramirez
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12-04-2013, 09:49 PM

5Y4GA/GT from Findatube.com:
NOS - $5, used/tested - $3

If you want the ST style 5Y4G (taper-top or, as some people call them, "coke bottle" shape):
NOS - $8, used/tested - $4

The "solid state" tube is probably two silicon diodes soldered into an old tube base with no current limiting resistor, hence the warning to "use a 'standby switch' in the high voltage circuit". If the proper current limiting resistor is used, there is no need for a standby switch. You could make your own solid-state replacement for a 5Y4G...or just buy the tube from Findatube.com . Icon_smile

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Solid state 5Y4? - by Rich K. - 12-04-2013, 08:31 PM

RE: Solid state 5Y4? - by morzh - 12-04-2013, 09:17 PM

RE: Solid state 5Y4? - by Ron Ramirez - 12-04-2013, 09:49 PM

RE: Solid state 5Y4? - by Rich K. - 12-04-2013, 09:53 PM

RE: Solid state 5Y4? - by 37silverstreak - 12-04-2013, 09:53 PM

RE: Solid state 5Y4? - by Ron Ramirez - 12-04-2013, 10:07 PM

RE: Solid state 5Y4? - by TA Forbes - 12-04-2013, 10:36 PM

RE: Solid state 5Y4? - by Chuck Schwark - 12-04-2013, 11:14 PM

RE: Solid state 5Y4? - by klondike98 - 12-04-2013, 11:33 PM

RE: Solid state 5Y4? - by Arran - 12-05-2013, 12:02 AM

RE: Solid state 5Y4? - by 37silverstreak - 12-05-2013, 12:12 AM

RE: Solid state 5Y4? - by morzh - 12-05-2013, 02:25 PM

RE: Solid state 5Y4? - by codefox1 - 12-08-2013, 01:40 PM

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