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Solid State Rectifier - For 5AR4, 5U4, 5Y3 Tubes
Solid State Rectifier Direct plug-in replacement for 5AR4, 5U4 and 5Y3 rectifier vacuum tubes in amplifiers with center tapped secondary power transformer. Use when less 'sag' is desired in the power supply; just switch back to the tube rectifier when 'sag' is desired.
RoHS Compliant
SKU:
T-SSR01
Item ID:
004883
UPC/EAN:
609722157490
| No measurements are currently available for this product. Please contact us if you have any questions. |
| Packaging Dimensions | 1.3 in. × 1.3 in. × 1.42 in. | |
| Weight (Packaging) | 0.076 lbs. |
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What happens if your amp does not have a standby switch?
Asked by Anonymous on March 24th, 2017. 2 people subscribed to this question
We do not recommend that you use these without a standby switch. It puts too much strain on your amp and could cause permanent damage.
Is this still a concern if you simply give your amp time to warm up before turning up the volume or inputting a signal?
Yes if you do not have a standby switch, we can not recommend this for your amp.
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My amp has way too much low end sag will one of the solid state rectifiers help tighten this up?
Asked by Anonymous on March 24th, 2017. 1 person subscribed to this question
Using a solid state rectifier will definitely tighten up rectifier sag. However, when using a solid state rectifier in place of a rectifier tube it is critical that you always use your amp's standby switch.
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Hi Will the T-SSR01 replace the GZ34S that I have in my amp now? thanks mike
Asked by Anonymous on March 24th, 2017. 1 person subscribed to this question
The T-SSR01 is designed to be compatible with an amp that uses a 5AR4/GZ34 for rectification.
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Do you need to bias the amp when using a solid state rectifier?thanks mike
Asked by Anonymous on March 24th, 2017. 1 person subscribed to this question
Yes, you will still need to bias your amp when switching to a solid state rectifier.
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Does this device put a load on the 5V supply of the power transformer? If not, is there danger of the 5V winding to short out?
Asked by Anonymous on March 24th, 2017. 1 person subscribed to this question
This is designed to be a drop in replacement for 5AR4, 5U4, 5Y3 and should not affect the circuit in a negative way. We can not speak to situations outside of it's intended use. Please see the disclaimer above about using a standby switch and cathode stripping before using this item.
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Can I use this to bring up an old tube Hi Fi Fisher amp with a variac?
Asked by Anonymous on March 24th, 2017. 1 person subscribed to this question
This solid state rectifier is designed to replace the listed rectifier tubes to provide a stiffer power supply with less sag. Uses beyond it's intended purpose can not be verified.
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Will the T-SSR01 replace a 5V4GT?
Asked by Anonymous on March 24th, 2017. 1 person subscribed to this question
The 5V4GT is not listed as a tube that can be replaced with the SSR01 and therefore we couldn't say for certain that it will work.
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Does this device have a dropping resistor or something else to lower the voltage as a tube rectifier would lower the voltage due to it's nature? Or is it going to increase my plate voltage by 50 or so volts?
Asked by Anonymous on March 24th, 2017. 1 person subscribed to this question
The solid state rectifier will raise the voltage slightly but not to levels of any great concern.
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Hello will the T-SSR01 be used to replace the 5W4 vacuum tube?
Asked by Anonymous on September 29th, 2017. 1 person subscribed to this question
This should work with the 5W4.
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What is the difference between this and SKU: P-YJR?
Asked by Anonymous on November 28th, 2017. 1 person subscribed to this question
These are the same thing but made by two different manufacturers.
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Is this still a concern if you simply give your amp time to warm up before turning up the volume or inputting a signal?
Asked by Anonymous on February 23rd, 2018. 1 person subscribed to this question
August 24th, 2018
Staff MemberWe do not recommend that you use these without employing a standby switch. It puts too much strain on your amp and could cause permanent damage.
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will the T-SSR01 replace 5R4 vacuum tube?
Asked by Anonymous on May 22nd, 2018. 1 person subscribed to this question
The pinout is the same and should work.
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My Pro Reverb uses a 5u4 rec. will it help with the background hiss ? Forrest
Asked by Anonymous on August 24th, 2018. 1 person subscribed to this question
August 24th, 2018
Staff MemberThis will most likely not prevent background hiss in your amp.
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Could you please post an example of where to insert the standby switch? Is it in the B+ from the secondary? Can a time-delay relay work? Do you possibly have any examples you could show? Thanks.
Asked by Anonymous on November 13th, 2018. 1 person subscribed to this question
November 13th, 2018
Staff MemberIf there isn't a standby switch already installed in your amp, we can not provide assistance in modifications to an amplifier as we do not provide technical support.
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