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6HV5A alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6HV5A power - triode. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Where 6HV5A can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 6HV5A is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6HV5A.
Power - Triode
The database records 6HV5A as a possible replacement for6HS5.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | 6HV5A replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - Triode | Power - Triode |
| Construction | Triode | Triode |
| Base | 12GY | 12GY |
| Socket | B12C | B12C |
| Base pins | 12 | 12 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 1.8 A | 1.5 A |
Power - Triode
The database records 6HV5A as a possible replacement for6JD5.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | 6HV5A replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - Triode | Power - Triode |
| Construction | Triode | Triode |
| Base | 12GY | 12JE |
| Socket | B12C | B12C |
| Base pins | 12 | 12 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 1.8 A | 2.4 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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