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Power - Beam (NOT sweep) ·BeamPower

7868EH

Modern 7868-family beam-power tube for hi-fi audio output stages, combining compact construction with substantial current and power capability for push-pull amplifiers.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
9RW
Socket code
B9E
Base pins
9
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 800 mA

Description

Beam tetrode power tube for low-frequency power amplification.

Socket description

Novar 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
9RW
Socket code
B9E
Base pins
9
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
800 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

9RW - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Beam Power

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Transconductance
0.0099 S
Max plate voltage
550 V
Max screen voltage
440 V
Max plate dissipation
19 W
Max screen dissipation
3.3 W

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the approved source.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

2026 Electro Harmonix

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Other

  • Cathode Current Maximum

    90 mA