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6BS3 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6BS3 rectifier - half wave. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Exact variations of 6BS3
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.
6AY3 Rectifier - Damper Diode
- Base
- Not recorded
- Socket
- B9E
- Base pins
- Not recorded
- Sections
- 1
- Heater voltage
- 6.3 V
- Heater current
- 0.75 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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