@artemus_5, yes, the Quicksilver 8417 monoblocks each have dual 5AR4 rectifiers, and use the same circuit as the Dyanco. Most have converted to EL34 or KT88 operation, as the 8417 became difficult and expensive to source. This amplifier was the first Quicksilver, and considered by most their best sounding.
However, we need to look at things in totality. I've actually blown more rectifiers in the Quicksilvers than the Dynaco ST70, as the amps use an initial power supply capacitor too large by a factor of about 4.
The Jadis Orchestra / Orchestra Reference integrateds also use this circuit, though with solid state rectification. And in this application, with the right tubes, the results sound exceptional. Still, I'm a fan of tube rectification, and the sonic beauty it lends
However, we need to look at things in totality. I've actually blown more rectifiers in the Quicksilvers than the Dynaco ST70, as the amps use an initial power supply capacitor too large by a factor of about 4.
The Jadis Orchestra / Orchestra Reference integrateds also use this circuit, though with solid state rectification. And in this application, with the right tubes, the results sound exceptional. Still, I'm a fan of tube rectification, and the sonic beauty it lends