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6059 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6059 voltage pentode - high frequency (single). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Where 6059 can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 6059 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6059.
Voltage Pentode
The database records 6059 as a possible replacement for6BR7.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | 6059 replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Voltage Pentode - High Frequency (single) | Voltage Pentode |
| Construction | Pentode | Pentode |
| Base | 9BC | 9BC |
| Socket | B9A | B9A |
| Base pins | 9 | 9 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.15 A | 0.15 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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