[Amps] Replacing 3-500Z tubes with 4-400A tubes

[John King]

I have several very good 4-400 A tubes and have replaced a pair of bad 3-500Z tubes with a pair of 4-400A tubes in a Heath SB 220 amp.

I have noticed much lower resting current being drawn when keyed up. I have noticed about 200 watts less power output with 100 watts drive. The 4-400A tubes are as new.

I made no changes to bias or other parameter adjustment. I would appreciate the benefit of your knowledge and experience regarding the tube substitution. Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW