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3AF4A alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 3AF4A voltage - triode (single high frequency). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Replacement tubes for 3AF4A

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 3AF4A. This direction does not establish that 3AF4A can replace them.

3DZ4

Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 3DZ4 as a possible replacement for3AF4A.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (single high frequency)Voltage - Triode (single high frequency)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
BaseE7-1Not recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage3.2 V3.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 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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