Tube cross-reference
6072 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6072 voltage - dual triode (similar). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Where 6072 can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 6072 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6072.
12AY7
Receiving To Industrial TubesVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)
The database records 6072 as a possible replacement for12AY7.
- Parallel heater circuits only
| Specification | 6072 replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Voltage - Dual Triode (similar) | Voltage - Dual Triode (similar) |
| Construction | Triode-Triode | Triode-Triode |
| Base | 9A | 9A |
| Socket | B9A | B9A |
| Base pins | 9 | 9 |
| Sections | 2 | 2 |
| Heater voltage | 12.6 V | 12.6 V |
| Heater current | 0.175 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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