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8161 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 8161 power - triode. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 8161

These designations belong to the same electrical variation group. Their names may differ because of international standards, manufacturing tolerances, or materials, but they are recorded as electrically equivalent—not merely substitutes.

  • 3CX2500A3

    Power - Triode (over 1000V 100W)

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Base pins
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    7.5 V
    Heater current
    51 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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