Tube cross-reference
X79 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the X79 voltage - triode (with diode, heptode or hexode). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for X79
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for X79. This direction does not establish that X79 can replace them.
Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
The database records 6AE8 as a possible replacement forX79.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode) | Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode) |
| Construction | Hexode-Triode | Hexode-Triode |
| Base | Not recorded | 8DU |
| Socket | B9A | B9A |
| Base pins | 9 | 9 |
| Sections | 2 | 2 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | Not recorded | 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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