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Re: opinions wanted on CBS-Hytron 5692

The ratings on the RCA "red" tubes (5691, 5692, 5693) are artificially low. The ratings were reduced so the tube could be marketed as a long life (10,000 hour) tube. The tube is every bit as robust as a 6SN7, it's just rated very conservatively. So if tubes are dying in some apps, it's not likely the tube's fault.


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