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Power - Beam (NOT sweep) ·BeamPower

CV511

Beam tetrode, co-designated with 6V6GT, designed for low-frequency power amplification in high-fidelity audio-output stages.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 500 mA

Description

Beam tetrode for low-frequency power amplification in HI-FI audio output stages; co-designated 6V6GT.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
500 mA
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

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
0.003 S
Max plate dissipation
13.2 W
Max screen dissipation
2.2 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 Genalex Rebrand

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Beam Power

Characteristic

  • Plate Current

    38 to 46 mA

    Plate 250 V; screen 250 V; grid -12.5 V

  • Transconductance

    3000 to 5200 µS

    Plate 250 V; screen 250 V; grid -12.5 V

Other

  • Power Output

    3.4 W

    Plate 250 V; screen 250 V; load 5.0 kohm; ClassA;OneTube