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The 5AR4 is Sovtek's version of a common rectifier tube used in rectifier-equipped high powered amps such as Fender 40W and Vox AC-30 amplifiers. Common to higher powered tube amps, like the later Fender Super Reverb amps and the Vox AC30 (or Matchless copies). May be used to replace a 5U4 or 5Y3 tube and will give a faster more dynamic tonal result. The Sovtek 5AR4 rectifier has a rise time from 300-400 volts that is about 1/2 that of a 5U4 tube. Sovtek 5AR4s work nicely in amps such as the Mesa Rectifier series which use the 5U4. Great if you want a feel and response that is tighter than stock rectifiers yet you want to retain the feel and compression character of a vacuum rectifier over the solid-state setting.
Sovtek 5AR4 Rectifier Tube

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5

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  • Can;t be beat!

    5

    submitted13 years ago

    bydoug jacobs

    fromNashville, TN

    Needed a good 5AR4 for my Welborne ST70 Mod. These Sovtecs cost less than the Sino brown base. The service was great, received them right away. I always order two tubes for a particular use as a back up, you never know when a surge may take one out, especially a rectifier. I'll be back... Doug

  • Dynaco Rectifier

    5

    submitted14 years ago

    byRonald Braun

    fromStafford, CT

    I really haven't had it long enough to see. Time will tell how reliable this tube is. This is installed in a Dynaco ST-70. I'm hopeful that it lasts longer then the "JJ" tube that was in there for about 1 year and went up like a flash bulb. So far, last 2 weeks it's been working great. Nice steady B+ voltage.

  • Great little tube!!!

    5

    submitted15 years ago

    bySRVFAN25

    fromCedar Rapids Iowa

    I put this bad boy in my Fender Super Reverb and WOW! Just the best bang for buck out there!

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