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ECC82 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the ECC82 voltage - dual triode (similar). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of ECC82

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.

  • 12AU7

    Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)

    Base
    9A
    Socket
    B9A
    Base pins
    9
    Sections
    2
    Heater voltage
    12.6 V
    Heater current
    0.15 A

Replacement tubes for ECC82

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for ECC82. This direction does not establish that ECC82 can replace them.

12AU7

Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)

American To Foreign

The database records 12AU7 as a possible replacement forECC82.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base9A9A
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections22
Heater voltage12.6 V12.6 V
Heater current0.15 A0.15 A

Where ECC82 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, ECC82 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for ECC82.

12AU7

Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)

Foreign To American

The database records ECC82 as a possible replacement for12AU7.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationECC82 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Dual Triode (similar)Voltage - Dual Triode (similar)
ConstructionTriode-TriodeTriode-Triode
Base9A9A
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections22
Heater voltage12.6 V12.6 V
Heater current0.15 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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