What do you think of Weber Copper Cap Recty's?

SinnerBoy61 · May 15th, 2005, 02:26 PM

Just looking for an opinion here...makes it sound like a good idea...I have two, 5U4's, and they get quite warm...

SB

WrapAround · May 15th, 2005, 04:16 PM

I think they are great alternatives to tube rectifiers.

jumpnblues · May 15th, 2005, 05:41 PM

...replace ALL my rectifiers with them. Put one in my 2x12" Dr.Z MAZ 38 Sr. NR. Improved the bottom end and overall tone. And it already had pretty impressive tone. 8)

TT100 · May 15th, 2005, 06:55 PM

I've used a WR4 and WR3GT. No problems but be aware they get very hot also. The copper is a heat sink for the components inside.

They emulate a tube in that they drop the required voltage and an added benefit is that being solid state, they lack a filament. That's current your PT doesnt' have to supply. The idea is the PT runs cooler and may last longer.

They're also relatively heavy. If you don't have a tube clamp for the rectifier socket check it often or just install one. They can work their way out if the amp is bumped around.

TT100

marshallmelloman · May 15th, 2005, 10:33 PM

I dig em'.

May 15th, 2005, 02:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
SinnerBoy61 Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Johnson City, TN - Morgantown, WV Age: 21 Posts: 629 77 Photos	What do you think of Weber Copper Cap Recty's? Just looking for an opinion here...makes it sound like a good idea...I have two, 5U4's, and they get quite warm... SB

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May 15th, 2005, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
WrapAround Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 804 14 Photos	I think they are great alternatives to tube rectifiers.

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TT100 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 214	I've used a WR4 and WR3GT. No problems but be aware they get very hot also. The copper is a heat sink for the components inside. They emulate a tube in that they drop the required voltage and an added benefit is that being solid state, they lack a filament. That's current your PT doesnt' have to supply. The idea is the PT runs cooler and may last longer. They're also relatively heavy. If you don't have a tube clamp for the rectifier socket check it often or just install one. They can work their way out if the amp is bumped around. TT100

May 15th, 2005, 10:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
marshallmelloman Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 547	I dig em'.