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RE: Why is the 6v6 more useful or used than 6y6

Posted by TubeAcolyte (D) on November 5, 2015 at 07:31:58

In Reply to: Why is the 6v6 more useful or used than 6y6 posted by DAK on November 4, 2015 at 23:58:45:

While at a glance it looks similar in terms of dissipation, the 6Y6GT is REALLY different versus the 6V6. Besides heater draw (1.25A vs 0.45A of the 6V6), transconductance, load resistance, and more... The tube was purposed for radios and stereos. The heater draw is the killer here - 1.25A at 6.3v is horribly inefficient. Heating the 6Y6 draws as much power as the efficient audio output you'll get out of it, and that's STILL with 10% THD.

Just doesn't seem worth it...

If you check the link below, some have already discussed the matter in a bit of detail. Some interesting insight in there...

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May your tubes be lively, warm, and long-lasting. Holy be thy heater.

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