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6n6p tube - feasible replacement for 6H30 in BAT?

I have heard some talk about people replacing the 6H30 tubes in BAT preamps and CD players with 6N6P tubes. Is the 6N6P a (safe) direct replacement for the 6H30 in the BAT se circuits? Are any of you using the 6N6P in BAT preamps or CD players with success?

A reference can be found at:
http://www.lampizator.eu/UPGRADE/upgrade%20noval%20tubes%20to%206H6P.html

In the referenced article there is discussion about potential differences in heater current values that could be a problem, and I wonder whether the heater current is already higher in the BAT se circuits (specifically VK-51se and VD-D5se) because of their using the 6H30 tube. I ask the question because the 6N6P is inexpensive compared to the 6H30, and those few who report using it say it sounds better in their opinion. Thanks.

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Topic - 6n6p tube - feasible replacement for 6H30 in BAT? - mitch2 12:07:23 09/18/08 (5)
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