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5881WXT

Modern 5881-family beam tetrode designed for low-frequency power amplification in hi-fi audio-output stages.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 900 mA

Description

5881WXT beam tetrode for low-frequency power amplification in HI-FI audio output stages.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
900 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Beam Power

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.0052 S
Max plate voltage
500 V
Max screen voltage
450 V
Max plate dissipation
23 W
Max screen dissipation
6 W

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the approved source.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

2026 Sovtek

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Other

  • Power Output

    -

    HI-FI audio output service