Tube cross-reference
6AN5 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6AN5 power - pentode single (not beam) (under 10w). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for 6AN5
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6AN5. This direction does not establish that 6AN5 can replace them.
Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)
The database records 6AN5WA as a possible replacement for6AN5.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W) | Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W) |
| Construction | Pentode | Pentode |
| Base | 7BD | Not recorded |
| Socket | B7G | B7G |
| Base pins | 7 | 7 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.45 A | 0.45 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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