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6L6 Tube ListSince There So Many Versions Of The 6L6Tube, This List Is Divided Into Each VersionFOR AN INEXPENSIVE EXCELLENT QUALITY ALTERNATIVE TO ANY 6L6 TUBE CLICK HERE!!6L6GCThe 6L6GC is the latest version of the 6L6 tube. This version has a 30 watt plate dissipation, 500V plate rating and 450V 5watt screen rating. If your amplifier calls for this tube, you probably CANNOT use some of the earlier 6L6 tubes as they are not rated this high. CHECK YOUR AMP'S VOLTAGES! BE CAREFUL!
Type KT-66/7581 TubesThe 7581/A tube is an industrial strength version of the 6L6GC which is also said to be the American equivalent to the British KT-66. The ratings 7581 are roughly the same as the 6L6GC while the 7581A has higher ratings. The 7581 has a plate voltage rating of 500 V--35 watts (5 watts more than the 6L6GC) and a screen rating of 450V--5 watts. The Philips/ECG 6BG6 that we have were made from Philips/ECG (Sylvania) 7581A parts and have the same ratings as the 7581A.
EL37European version of the 6L6. Some believe the best sounding. Tall ST (coke bottle) shaped glass envelope.
5881/6L6WGBThis tube was first developed by TungSol for the US Military. They are in short stubby glass envelopes. There is no difference between the 6L6WGB or the 5881, they are the same tube. The 5881 has a maximum plate rating of 360 volts at 23 watts and a maximum screen rating of 270 volts at 3 watts. DO NOT USE IN AMPS CALLING FOR 6L6GC's. They will likely melt down and damage your amp.
6L6GBThese have a plate
rating of 360 volts, 19
watts and a screen rating of 270 volts and 2.5 watts They are in
straight sided
envelopes like 6L6GC's.
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Type |
Description | Price |
| 6L6GB | Various USA Brands New Original Boxed | $45 |
| 6L6GB | Various USA Brands Used Tested Good | $25 |
| 6L6GB | RCA Black Plate New | $65 |
| 6L6GB | RCA Black Plate Used | $35 |
6L6GA
These are Small ST (Coke Bottle) Shaped Tubes. They have the same ratings as the 6L6GB: plate rating 360 volts and 19 watts, screen 270 volts, 2.5 watts
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Type |
Description | Approx Qty Avail | Price |
| 6L6GA | Various USA Brands New Original Or White Boxed | 20 | $45 |
| 6L6GA | Various USA Brands Used Tested Good, White Boxed | 35 | $25 |
6L6G
These Are Large ST (Coke Bottle) Shaped Tubes. They have the same ratings as the 6L6GA/GB; 360 volts/19 watts plate and 270 volts/2.5 watts screen.
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Type |
Description | Price |
| 6L6G | RCA New Orig. Box | $60 |
| 6L6G | RCA Used Tested Good | $35 |
| 6L6G | Other USA Brand New Orig. Box | $50 |
| 6L6G | Other USA Brands Used Tested Good | $25 |
5932/6L6WGA
These are
mechanically ruggedized tubes
with huge brown bases and straight sided glass. They were
produced only by
Sylvania. They have the same ratings as the 6L6GA/GB.
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Type |
Description | Price |
| 6L6WGA/5932 | Sylvania Or Made By Sylvania New In Original Boxes | $60 |
| 6L6WGA/5932 | As Above Used Tested Good In White Boxes | $35 |
6L6
This is the metal jacketed version of the 6L6 tube. They have the same plate/screen ratings as the 6L6G/GA/GB. The 1614 and 1622 are premium versions of the 6L6 that are rated for maximum output and longer life.
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Type |
Description | Price |
| 6L6 | RCA New Original Box | $30 |
| 6L6 | Various US Brands New Original Box | $25 |
| 6L6Y | RCA With Low Loss Brown Micanol Base New Original/White Box | $35 |
| 6L6 | Various USA Brands New Original Boxed | $25 |
| 6L6 | Various USA Brands Used Tested Good In White Boxes | $15 |
| 6L6 | 6L6 Calibrated Using General Radio Vacuum Tube Bridge For Calibrating Tube Testers (used) | $25 |
| 1614 | New Orig Box | $45 |
| 1622 | New Orig Box | $45 |