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[AMPS] Additional Tube Brand Questions

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Subject: [AMPS] Additional Tube Brand Questions
From: 2@vc.net (measures)
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 23:04:57 -0800
>I just looked at RF Parts.  They have a matched pair of 3-500ZG (3-500ZG 
>RFP) for about $255.  I think that they are Svetlana tubes.  

I heard they are mfg. in China by prisoners. 

>The price is 
>excellent.  Are these good tubes?  They also had some Amprex but at a much 
>higher price. How about Taylor 3-500s?  Where are these tubes made?. 

China

>A pair of these is even cheaper ($238).  
>
>I understand that the graphite plates will dissipate more power. 

not a good bet

> If one 
>gets these tubes, does one increase the plate current to match the 
>increased dissipation?  

cathode emission is limited by the filament power.  All 4-400A, 8163, 
3-500Z use the same 5v/14.5A filament.  

cheers, Jason
>


-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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