[Hallicrafters] Solid State rectifiers vs Vacuum Tube rectifiers

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Solid State Rectifiers ,BAD idea! The B+ Voltage  goes WAY UP more  than the 
original circuit specs ,plus the power transformer receives a SHOCK  
EXCITATION every time the rcvr is turned up thanks to the incoming surge current  ,no 
charge on filter caps so HUGE starting current. Of course one could add a  
surge protection resistor. Slow warm up of the original rectifier tube allows a  
gradual build up of B+ voltage as opposed to the instant turn on of a solid  
state rectifier.
Nick



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