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6AE5G alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6AE5G voltage - triode (under 100v). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 6AE5G

These designations belong to the same electrical variation group. Their names may differ because of international standards, manufacturing tolerances, or materials, but they are recorded as electrically equivalent—not merely substitutes.

  • 6AF5G

    Voltage - Triode (single)

    Base
    6O
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Base pins
    8
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    0.3 A

Replacement tubes for 6AE5G

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6AE5G. This direction does not establish that 6AE5G can replace them.

6AE5GT

Voltage - Triode (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6AE5GT as a possible replacement for6AE5G.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (under 100V)Voltage - Triode (single)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
BaseNot recorded6O
SocketOCTAL6IO
Base pins68
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A
6AF5G

Voltage - Triode (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6AF5G as a possible replacement for6AE5G.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (under 100V)Voltage - Triode (single)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
BaseNot recorded6O
SocketOCTAL6Not recorded
Base pins68
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A

Where 6AE5G can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6AE5G is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6AE5G.

6AE5GT

Voltage - Triode (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6AE5G as a possible replacement for6AE5GT.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6AE5G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (under 100V)Voltage - Triode (single)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
BaseNot recorded6O
SocketOCTAL6IO
Base pins68
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A
6AF5G

Voltage - Triode (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6AE5G as a possible replacement for6AF5G.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6AE5G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (under 100V)Voltage - Triode (single)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
BaseNot recorded6O
SocketOCTAL6Not recorded
Base pins68
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 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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