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6SB7Y alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6SB7Y voltage radio detector converter. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Where 6SB7Y can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 6SB7Y is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6SB7Y.
Voltage Radio Detector Converter
The database records 6SB7Y as a possible replacement for6SA7.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | 6SB7Y replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Voltage Radio Detector Converter | Voltage Radio Detector Converter |
| Construction | Heptode | Heptode |
| Base | Not recorded | RETMA 8R |
| Socket | IO | IO |
| Base pins | 8 | 8 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.3 A | 0.3 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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