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RAY TUBES, based in Oakland, California, has launched the 5U4 rectifier tube, expanding its range of vacuum tubes for audio equipment.
The 5U4 tube is manufactured to meet quality standards comparable to the top 5% of New Old Stock tubes.
Retailing at $92 each, these tubes are crafted and tested rigorously to ensure performance reliability.
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