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6av6 = 12AX7?

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Posted on March 14, 2017 at 06:41:19
Tube747
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 Is 6av6 equal to half the 12AX7?

If they are thesame other than the filament characteristics. Are they sound the same?

 

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RE: 6av6 = 12AX7?, posted on March 14, 2017 at 07:23:55
drlowmu
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 No, the 6AV6, a seven pin miniature, has two diodes, that must be grounded. The 6AV6 has a round plate and grid structure. This symmetry of construction should be an advantage. No one "I" know of, has A-Bed these two tubes yet. If someone has, speak up !!

I have designed a 6AV6 DCed to the grid of a Type 46, DH amp, coming up soon !!

Jeff Medwin

 

RE: 6av6 = 12AX7?, posted on March 14, 2017 at 08:13:17
rage
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 It would be fun to compare your 46 design with Eli's new 46 design.. both subjectively and with measurements.

I realize of course his will be push pull... still I'd think that would be a good comparison of two very different philosophies.

 

RE: 6av6 = 12AX7?, posted on March 14, 2017 at 08:35:09
krankkall
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 I built a small bargain-basement 6AQ5 SE integrated amplifier, using a pair of RCA 6AV6s as driver tubes.
Sounds pretty decent to me despite the little AES OPTs used.

Steve

 

RE: 6av6 = 12AX7?, posted on March 14, 2017 at 09:08:21
Steve O
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 The triode section of 6AV6 is functionally equivalent to each triode in 12AX7. Obviously pkg is different. Diodes will usually be grounded. Practically speaking, sound will be mostly a function of surrounding circuitry AND of personal expectations. Microphonics may also be an issue compared to a good 12AX7.

 

No, won't sound the same, posted on March 15, 2017 at 06:47:07
Triode_Kingdom
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 The 6AV6 is known for being microphonic. Plus, it doesn't have the hum-reducing filament structure available in the 'AX7. Might be OK in a guitar amp, but even then, only if cost is critical. I wouldn't use it for hi-fi.



 

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