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    6GH8 / 6EA8

    Pillo69
    Pillo69


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    Post by Pillo69 Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:24 pm

    Apparently the 6EA8 tube is a substitute for 6GH8. I can get some at a low price.
    Is there any difference between them?, and sound?, someone has used them?.
    sKiZo
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    Post by sKiZo Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:45 pm

    They're both medium mu sharp cutoff, so as long as the pin assignments are identical, why not? the 6GH8 is a somewhat stronger tube, but not so much it should matter in a driver application.

    Be sure to get back to us with the results after the smoke clears ... clown
    Pillo69
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    Post by Pillo69 Wed Jul 04, 2018 7:44 pm

    The pins are the same. I am observing that the gain (MU) of 6EA8 is lower in the pentode section.
    I still have enough 6GH8A, although the pair I placed about a year ago has lowered its status by 50%.
    I'll try the 6EA8 and comment on the result. Thank you.

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