My TR-4C manual shows V6 and V7 without tube shields and yet the sockets have the provision for shields. To shield or not to shield - that is the question. I use a 3 1/2" 12VDC fan affixed to the rear of the final cage to help with cooling. Thanks for comments. Joe k7mks
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