Folks,
I built the Tweedle Dee circuit with a Pacific Audio Deluxe Reverb PT and a Pacific Audio Brownface Deluxe OT. I would like to use a solid state rectifier in order to have enough current to add a 1 tube reverb. ( and maybe run 5881's).
Is there a problem using the Yellow Jacket YJR solid state rectifier in this scheme?
Thanks,
Slim
Solid State rectifier for 5E3 build
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Re: Solid State rectifier for 5E3 build
Running SS rectifiers will raise up your B+ by 25 volts or so , but the ultimate amount of ma your amp has work on is determined by the ma rating of your power transformer, not weather your running a tube or SS rectifier.
As long as your power supply filters can handle the extra B+ then circuit wise the amp will live fine.
The higher level of B+ voltage might give you another 2 watts of peak output wattage if your output transformer is not saturated already with level of B+ the tube rectifier is providing to the amp.
Also I would not run 5881s unless you have them sitting around already, I would instead get a set of JJ electronics 6V6 tubes as there plate structure is extra beefy and overkill for a 6V6 .
As long as your power supply filters can handle the extra B+ then circuit wise the amp will live fine.
The higher level of B+ voltage might give you another 2 watts of peak output wattage if your output transformer is not saturated already with level of B+ the tube rectifier is providing to the amp.
Also I would not run 5881s unless you have them sitting around already, I would instead get a set of JJ electronics 6V6 tubes as there plate structure is extra beefy and overkill for a 6V6 .
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Re: Solid State rectifier for 5E3 build
Yes, check the PT specifications. But you should be fine with a tube rectifier. 6 preamp tubes in a Deluxe Reverb. Only 3 preamp tubes in your proposed design. The B+ must be sky high in your Tweedle Dee!
The best excuse I can think of for switching to a solid state rectifier would be heat reduction. Five years ago I got a yellow jacket rectifier for heat reasons. The Yellow Jacket did not fit in my tube socket. Surely the manufacturer has fixed the pin size by now. But I would still recommend immediately testing the fit of a new one. I replaced my Yellow Jacket with the Sovtek version and it is working well.
But my preference for your situation is a 5R4GYB to drop the B+ to around 420 volts. It only uses 2 amps of heater current. New Old Stock is still available for reasonable prices.
The best excuse I can think of for switching to a solid state rectifier would be heat reduction. Five years ago I got a yellow jacket rectifier for heat reasons. The Yellow Jacket did not fit in my tube socket. Surely the manufacturer has fixed the pin size by now. But I would still recommend immediately testing the fit of a new one. I replaced my Yellow Jacket with the Sovtek version and it is working well.
But my preference for your situation is a 5R4GYB to drop the B+ to around 420 volts. It only uses 2 amps of heater current. New Old Stock is still available for reasonable prices.