[Boatanchors] compairson of 5R4 tubes

[Jim]

Well said.......

Jim
> 
> 
> Hi John,
> 
> I have been getting the best bang for the buck with solid state
> rectifiers, even with any "modifications" that might (or might not) be
> required. Modifications could include dropping resistors or all kinds of
> other things I've heard about to reduce the higher B+ back to what it
> was in the old days. I have just been running my gear with the higher
> voltage. I have recapped mine as well and I make sure those filter caps
> can take the heat in the kitchen. I have looked to see that other parts
> are not subjected to overvoltage. I haven't found any by examining specs
> and none by smoke, either. Your precious power supply iron and the
> entire radio will run cooler. If you are not going to display them as
> "original, rare, cherry, mint, immaculate, collector, museum pieces" you
> should consider doing that, too. I have my radios to use. YMMV.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Bill  KU8H
>