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Compatibiity of TS 5881 tubes with Audio Note P2SE amplifier

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Posted on December 22, 2024 at 23:40:47
Akolegov88
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Could any one tell me if the vintage TungSol 5881 tubes would be compatible with the Audio Note P2SE amplifier? A potential buyer the Audio Note amplifier wants to buy a quad of these tubes from me. She uses the stock Russian 6L6GC tubes in P2SE amplifier but I know that they differ from TungSol 5881 tubes.
The pic of the TS JAN-CTL-6L6WGB/5881 tube is attached.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

 

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RE: Compatibiity of TS 5881 tubes with Audio Note P2SE amplifier, posted on December 23, 2024 at 05:34:21
The Dill
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 There should be no problems using the 5881 tubes, it should be quite an improvement.

 

RE: Compatibiity of TS 5881 tubes with Audio Note P2SE amplifier, posted on December 23, 2024 at 07:40:14
Tre'
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The 5881 is listed in the manual.


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That implies any 6L6 variant will work well, posted on December 23, 2024 at 08:15:23
Triode_Kingdom
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 "18 Watts RMS" and "6L6/5881" - these two data points indicate even a standard 6L6 or 6L6GB will work. U.S. made 5881s with their higher dissipation rating will be loafing in that amplifier.

 

RE: Compatibiity of TS 5881 tubes with Audio Note P2SE amplifier, posted on December 23, 2024 at 11:58:51
R Browne
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 When I had an Audio Note P2SE amplifier I used a variety of 6L6 types. It came installed with the Sovtek 5881 tubes, but I preferred the new rebranded TS 5881 tubes. The original vintage TS 5881 tubes should be a fine choice.

 

RE: Compatibiity of TS 5881 tubes with Audio Note P2SE amplifier, posted on December 24, 2024 at 03:25:32
Akolegov88
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 Thank you, I sold the tubes. The buyer says they sound fantastic with the P2SE amplifier.

 

RE: Compatibiity of TS 5881 tubes with Audio Note P2SE amplifier, posted on January 1, 2025 at 14:01:18
Akolegov88
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 The buyer who eventually purchased these tubes from me is very happy with their sonic signature. And yes, they proved compatible with the P2SE amplifier.

 

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