Description
Tube Type / Number: 5U4C=5Z4 [Not USA 5U4]
Actual Brand*: Unknown
Printed Brand: Unknown
Quantity: 2 Pieces-Matched Pair
Matching Date Codes?
Plate Construction: Grey Ribbed
Getter Construction: Bottom UFO
Country of Manufacture: Russia
Visible Date Codes:
Lettering Condition: 90 Percent
Number of Mica Spacers: 2
Mica Shape: Round
Smoked Glass? Clear
Engraved Base? No
Boxes (always included): All WB/Generic
Notes: Loose base on both, one tube rattles
Tested For & Matched By: Emissions
Gm Test Results: 56/56 & 56/56
Minimum Good Value: 40/40
NOS Test Value: 50/50
Life Calculation: 100+%% (where 65% = fail)
Tests as NOS?: Yes
True NOS?*: No
** Please note, many tubes will test NOS but will actually have a few hours of use on them. A truly NOS tube will have excellent getter flashing condition, no dirt/grime, usually in the original box, and no filament deposits. If a tube is listed as "tests NOS" but is listed as "not True NOS" please expect the tube to have a small amount of use *
All tubes have been tested using only the best tube testers. We have a large fleet of tube testers, and every single one of them has been calibrated within the last year by industry experts. We mainly use the Hickok TV-7D/U, but occasionally we may use a Hickok 539, 533A, or 600A.
Returns
All of our tubes are 100% guaranteed to arrive as described, test as described and to be void of any sound defects. We offer a 30 day return window from the day you receive the item.
PLEASE NOTE - While we accept returns for basically any fault, we DO NOT accept returns for buyer's remorse which includes buyers who decide they don't like the subjective tonal signature of a tube. We have had people exploit our generous return policy to tube roll on our dime so we have a strict policy against this behavior.