02-16-2012, 07:07 PM
codefox1 Wrote:Whatever you do, don't use a 6X5. 6X5GT might be OK, but you'd probably be better off with couple of silicon diodes like 1N4007's which can be had for pennies, plus a dropping resistor to tame the B+. Recap and add a fuse. You will not want to repeat the transformer replacement.
I received an NOS 6Z4/84 tube I will use. The old one actually was a 6X5/GT/G according to its markings. I don't see a reason to vary from the original parts list. The new 84 tested good on my tube tester.
Regards,
Clarence
