Je me suis informer et une GZ34/5AR4 à un filament current de 2 amp et une 5U4GB 3 amp. Je me suis un peu informé sur google et la 5R4 semble plus approprié :
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5R4 rectifiers (any suffix, GY, GA, GB, GYB, etc) are pin compatible with 5Y3, 5U4, 5V4 and 5AR4/GZ34 rectifiers. They produce a similar voltage drop to 5U4 rectifiers but require only 2 amps of heater/filament current from the power transformer as opposed to 3 amps for a 5U4. This makes them good substitutes for the other rectifier types when different output voltage is desired. These are particularly useful in guitar amps that use a 5AR4/GZ34 rectifier as a stock part. 5R4's will drop the B+ voltage producing lower headroom (earlier onset of overdrive/distortion) and compression than the stock 5AR4/GZ34. It will also reduce high frequencies and the idle current and dissipation of the power tubes. Often used in AC30's and similar amps, Tweed Bassmans and other 5AR4 amps.
Si je comprend bien une chute(ou diminution) de tension similaire à la 5U4, mais avec 2 amp de ''heater/filament current'' au lieu de 3. Ce qui la rendrait plus compatible dans un circuit prévue pour une GZ34 (2 amp).
Est-ce que ça serait sécuritaire la combinaison 5881 + 5R4 pour remplacer 6l6 + GZ34 ?
J'ai trouvé ça aussi par rapport au SAG et réduction du voltage selon la rectifieusse :
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The less efficient the rectifier tube the larger the voltage drop = more sag in the power supply.
solid state rectifier = lowest drop (you call this the stiffest)
5AR4 = ~17V drop @ 225mA
5U4GB = ~44V drop @ 225mA
Some 5U4G tubes will drop up to ~60V depending on the manufacturer.
A 5R4 has more voltage drop than a 5U4 type and is limited by a very low input capacitor value. Keep your input capacitor value in mind when messing with power supplies and swapping rectifier tubes.