Tube cross-reference
12AY7 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 12AY7 voltage - dual triode (similar). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for 12AY7
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 12AY7. This direction does not establish that 12AY7 can replace them.
6072
Receiving To Industrial TubesVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)
The database records 6072 as a possible replacement for12AY7.
- Parallel heater circuits only
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Voltage - Dual Triode (similar) | Voltage - Dual Triode (similar) |
| Construction | Triode-Triode | Triode-Triode |
| Base | 9A | 9A |
| Socket | B9A | B9A |
| Base pins | 9 | 9 |
| Sections | 2 | 2 |
| Heater voltage | 12.6 V | 12.6 V |
| Heater current | 0.15 A | 0.175 A |
Verify before substituting
Matching a base or heater voltage is not enough to prove that two tubes are interchangeable. Check pin connections, heater current, maximum ratings, bias requirements, warm-up behavior, and the equipment manufacturer’s service documentation before making a substitution.
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