Tube cross-reference
1614 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 1614 power - beam (not sweep). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for 1614
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 1614. This direction does not establish that 1614 can replace them.
Power - Beam (NOT sweep)
The database records 6L6 as a possible replacement for1614.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - Beam (NOT sweep) | Power - Beam (NOT sweep) |
| Construction | BeamPower | BeamPower |
| Base | Not recorded | 7AC |
| Socket | B7G | IO |
| Base pins | 7 | 8 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.9 A | 0.9 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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