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6D21 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6D21 power - tetrode (not beam) (over 1000v 100w). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Exact variations of 6D21
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.
RK6D21 Power - Tetrode (NOT beam) (over 1000V 100W)
- Base
- Giant 5-Pin
- Socket
- Not recorded
- Base pins
- 5
- Sections
- 1
- Heater voltage
- 8.2 V
- Heater current
- 20 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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