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6ET6 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6ET6 voltage pentode or tetrode (under 100v). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 6ET6

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.

  • EF98

    Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)

    Base
    MINIATURE
    Socket
    B7G
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    0.2 A

Replacement tubes for 6ET6

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6ET6. This direction does not establish that 6ET6 can replace them.

EF97

Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)

Foreign To American

The database records EF97 as a possible replacement for6ET6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseNot recordedMINIATURE
SocketB7GB9A
Base pins79
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.2 A
EF98

Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)

Foreign To American

The database records EF98 as a possible replacement for6ET6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseNot recordedMINIATURE
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.2 A
6ES6

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6ES6 as a possible replacement for6ET6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseNot recordedNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A

Where 6ET6 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6ET6 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6ET6.

EF98

Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)

American To Foreign

The database records 6ET6 as a possible replacement forEF98.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6ET6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseNot recordedMINIATURE
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.2 A
6ES6

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6ET6 as a possible replacement for6ES6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6ET6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseNot recordedNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 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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