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6BJ5 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6BJ5 power - pentode (not beam). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Exact variations of 6BJ5
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.
N78 Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B7G
- Base pins
- 7
- Sections
- 1
- Heater voltage
- 6.3 V
- Heater current
- 0.64 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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