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6N6G alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6N6G voltage - dual triode (dissimilar). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Replacement tubes for 6N6G

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6N6G. This direction does not establish that 6N6G can replace them.

6AB6G

Power - Triode

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6AB6G as a possible replacement for6N6G.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (dissimilar)Power - Triode
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7AUNot recorded
SocketIOOCTAL7
Base pins87
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.8 A0.5 A
6N6

Power - Triode

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6N6 as a possible replacement for6N6G.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (dissimilar)Power - Triode
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7AUNot recorded
SocketIOIO
Base pins88
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.8 A0.8 A
6N6MG

Power - Triode

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6N6MG as a possible replacement for6N6G.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (dissimilar)Power - Triode
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7AU8
SocketIOIO
Base pins88
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.8 A0.8 A

Where 6N6G can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6N6G is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6N6G.

6AB6G

Power - Triode

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6N6G as a possible replacement for6AB6G.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
Specification6N6G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (dissimilar)Power - Triode
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7AUNot recorded
SocketIOOCTAL7
Base pins87
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.8 A0.5 A
6N6

Power - Triode

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6N6G as a possible replacement for6N6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6N6G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (dissimilar)Power - Triode
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7AUNot recorded
SocketIOIO
Base pins88
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.8 A0.8 A
6N6MG

Power - Triode

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6N6G as a possible replacement for6N6MG.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6N6G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (dissimilar)Power - Triode
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base7AU8
SocketIOIO
Base pins88
Sections22
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.8 A0.8 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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