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5930 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 5930 power - triode. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Where 5930 can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 5930 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 5930.
Power - Triode
The database records 5930 as a possible replacement for2A3.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | 5930 replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - Triode | Power - Triode |
| Construction | Triode | Triode |
| Base | 4D | 4D |
| Socket | UX4 | UX4 |
| Base pins | 4 | 4 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Heater current | 2.5 A | 2.5 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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