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Re: The much maligned 6L6

>>I think the 6L6 was the pathfinder for all beam power tubes.<<

Correct. The 6L6 is the 1st beam power tetrode. It was developed by RCA in the 1930s and has been in production (SIC) continuously since introduction. Metal envelopes were employed initially.

Eli D.


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