Tube cross-reference
6CM6 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6CM6 power - tv vertical output. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Where 6CM6 can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 6CM6 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6CM6.
6CS5
Receiving TubesPower - Beam (NOT sweep)
The database records 6CM6 as a possible replacement for6CS5.
- Parallel heater circuits only
| Specification | 6CM6 replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - TV Vertical Output | Power - Beam (NOT sweep) |
| Construction | BeamPower | BeamPower |
| Base | 9CK | 9CK |
| Socket | B9A | B7G |
| Base pins | 9 | 9 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.45 A | 1.2 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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