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6Q7G alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6Q7G voltage - triode (with diode, heptode or hexode). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Replacement tubes for 6Q7G

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6Q7G. This direction does not establish that 6Q7G can replace them.

6B6G

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6B6G as a possible replacement for6Q7G.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
BaseInternationalOctal7V
SocketIOIO
Base pins87
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A
6Q7

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6Q7 as a possible replacement for6Q7G.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
BaseInternationalOctal8
SocketIOIO
Base pins88
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A
6Q7GT

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6Q7GT as a possible replacement for6Q7G.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
BaseInternationalOctalInternationalOctal
SocketIOIO
Base pins88
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A
6T7G

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6T7G as a possible replacement for6Q7G.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
BaseInternationalOctal7V
SocketIOIO
Base pins87
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.15 A

Where 6Q7G can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6Q7G is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6Q7G.

6B6G

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6Q7G as a possible replacement for6B6G.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6Q7G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
BaseInternationalOctal7V
SocketIOIO
Base pins87
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A
6Q7

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6Q7G as a possible replacement for6Q7.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6Q7G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
BaseInternationalOctal8
SocketIOIO
Base pins88
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A
6Q7GT

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6Q7G as a possible replacement for6Q7GT.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6Q7G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
BaseInternationalOctalInternationalOctal
SocketIOIO
Base pins88
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.3 A
6T7G

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6Q7G as a possible replacement for6T7G.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
Specification6Q7G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
BaseInternationalOctal7V
SocketIOIO
Base pins87
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.3 A0.15 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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