Is a 417a the same as a 5842 tube?

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Hello,
I ordered a pair of Western Electric 417a tube and received WE 5842. Are they the same or is one better than the other? Does anyone have recommendations for NOS 417a or 6GK5 tubes? I am using them in phono stage of a preamp.
Thanks,
Ethan.

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Topic - Is a 417a the same as a 5842 tube? - Ethannnn 15:36:23 09/26/02 (4)

They're interchangable... - Velo74 16:28:38 09/26/02 (0)

Re: Is a 417a the same as a 5842 tube? - Willie The Squid 16:27:41 09/26/02 (2)

Re: Is a 417a the same as a 5842 tube? - Ethannnn 13:42:48 09/27/02 (0)

Re: Is a 417a the same as a 5842 tube? - ste 06:09:50 09/27/02 (0)

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