GE 401 Tube sub question

Welcome Guest! Be sure you know and follow the Phorum Rules before posting. Thank you and Enjoy! (January 12) x

Thread Closed

Thread Rating:

0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
1
2
3
4
5

Linear Mode

GE 401 Tube sub question

Paul Philco322
Super Moderator

Posts: 4,510
Threads: 425
Joined: Jun 2011
City: Boston State, Province, Country: Massachusetts

08-21-2022, 05:02 PM

I have heard that approach from some other folks, but for the cost of a couple of tubes....

My tester is a bit suspect as it gave 2 bad reports recently said they were dead and they were not, the paper rolls keep bunching up too. Have a pal who found me a new one but have not seen him since last Thanksgiving when he arrived unannounced with a tin of whiskey which I still have not had the courage to open. He forgot the tester.

So I have the other tubes, not sure about the 50C5 though, will do the old substitution routine and narrow it down, it has new caps and has played well, so think a tube.....like to think so Icon_smile

. The little GE's are not bad though the speakers are kinda dull. GE 50's sets kinda bland but I have the brown companion to this they display nice, small so good to play my oldies or news, yak yak on.

Keep you posted. Thanks for the idea.

Paul

Tubetalk1

Website Find

« Next Oldest | Next Newest »

Thread Closed

Messages In This Thread

GE 401 Tube sub question - by Paul Philco322 - 08-21-2022, 01:05 PM

RE: GE 401 Tube sub question - by RodB - 08-21-2022, 03:43 PM

RE: GE 401 Tube sub question - by Paul Philco322 - 08-21-2022, 05:02 PM

RE: GE 401 Tube sub question - by David - 08-21-2022, 05:48 PM

RE: GE 401 Tube sub question - by MrFixr55 - 08-21-2022, 06:16 PM

RE: GE 401 Tube sub question - by Radioroslyn - 08-21-2022, 08:07 PM

RE: GE 401 Tube sub question - by Paul Philco322 - 08-21-2022, 08:57 PM

RE: GE 401 Tube sub question - by mikethedruid - 08-22-2022, 12:06 AM

RE: GE 401 Tube sub question - by Paul Philco322 - 08-22-2022, 06:28 AM

RE: GE 401 Tube sub question - by Paul Philco322 - 08-22-2022, 06:40 PM

RE: GE 401 Tube sub question - by Paul Philco322 - 08-24-2022, 01:38 PM

View a Printable Version

Users browsing this thread:

Recent Posts
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
RodB :beerchug:Vlad95 — 10:22 AM
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
Vlad, you nailed it. Swiss and German roots.RodB — 09:54 AM
5U4 vs 5Z4 tubes
Well this is a Hallicrafters SX/9 circa 1936. No real issues so far although I dodged a real bullet with a cap that was...bridkarl — 07:59 AM
5U4 vs 5Z4 tubes
The pinout is the same but the 5U4 has a 3 amp filament, verses 2 amps or less on the 5Z4. I think that the pinout of a ...Arran — 12:04 AM
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
By the way. osanders0311 Take a look here: Dial cord stringing Guides May be here you can fount correct string settin...Vlad95 — 11:15 PM
5U4 vs 5Z4 tubes
5U4 and 5Z4 almost identical. I think nothing happened if you left 5U4 instedad 5Z4 long time. Just heater current 5U4 ...Vlad95 — 11:02 PM
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
Hello Vlad95 , Very Funny ! Sincerely Richardradiorich — 11:01 PM
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
RodB You are European yourself :evil: I'm Canadian for the last 30 years :snowman: But not Yankee :lol: Vlad95 — 10:49 PM
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
The band switch selects different oscillator coils for the band selected. I would look for a bad connection in the switc...RodB — 10:31 PM
Philco 42-345 Restoration/Repair
Hang in there...PaulPaul Philco322 — 09:30 PM

Who's Online

There are currently 1032 online users. [Complete List]
» 1 Member(s) | 1031 Guest(s)

Login
Username:
Password:	Lost Password?
	Remember me