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6L6 tube substitute?

sdradioman
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10-02-2016, 09:31 AM

I have a 38-116 that has the PP 6L6 output. It has glass 6L6's right now that test weak. I have a strong set of metal 6L6's. Can I use them or does there have to be wiring modifications going to a metal tube.

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6L6 tube substitute? - by sdradioman - 10-02-2016, 09:31 AM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by Jim Koehler - 10-02-2016, 10:53 AM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by klondike98 - 10-02-2016, 11:58 AM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by Radioroslyn - 10-02-2016, 01:37 PM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by Arran - 10-03-2016, 04:34 AM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by Steve Davis - 10-03-2016, 09:31 AM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by TA Forbes - 10-03-2016, 10:16 PM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by Arran - 10-04-2016, 03:03 AM

RE: 6L6 tube substitute? - by TA Forbes - 10-07-2016, 09:11 PM

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