6L6GC / 5881 / 6L6WGB
The 6L6GC is the latest version of the 6L6 tube. This version has a 30 watt plate dissipation, 500V plate rating and 450V 5watt screen rating. If your amplifier calls for this tube, you probably CANNOT use some of the earlier 6L6 tubes as they are not rated this high.
This 5881 / 6L6WGB was first developed by TungSol for the US Military. They are in short stubby glass envelopes. There is no difference between the 6L6WGB or the 5881, they are the same tube. The 5881 has a maximum plate rating of 360 volts at 23 watts and a maximum screen rating of 270 volts at 3 watts. DO NOT USE IN AMPS CALLING FOR 6L6GC's. They will likely melt down and damage your amp.
The 6L6GB have a plate rating of 360 volts, 19 watts and a screen rating of 270 volts and 2.5 watts They are in straight sided envelopes like 6L6GC's.
The 6L6G are Large ST (Coke Bottle) Shaped Tubes. They have the same ratings as the 6L6GA/GB; 360 volts/19 watts plate and 270 volts/2.5 watts screen.
The 6L6 is the metal jacketed version of the 6L6 tube. They have the same plate/screen ratings as the 6L6G/GA/GB. The 1614 and 1622 are premium versions of the 6L6 that are rated for maximum output and longer life.
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6L6GC Zenith Black Plate Beam Power Amplifier Tube (NOS)
$89.91The 6L6GC is a beam power pentode primarily designed for use in audio-frequency power amplifier applications. Features of this tube include high power output capabilities, high plate and screen dissipation ratings, high efficiency, high power sensativity, and low distortion.
The higher ratings of the 6L6GC are advantageous when greater power handling capability is required.
New Old Stock * No longer available for export.
MFR: Zenith
SKU: 6L6GC-BP-ZenithMade in the USA -
5881 Tung-Sol Beam Power Amplifier Tube (NOS/NIB)
$149.91 -
6L6GB Tung-Sol Beam Power Amplifier Tube (NOS)
$42.91 -
6L6WGB / 5881 Sylvania Tube, Beam Power Amplifier (NOS)
$78.91 -
6L6GC RCA Black Plate Beam Power Amplifier Tube (NOS)
$299.91 -
6L6GC General Electric Beam Power Amplifier Tube Matched Pair (2) (NOS)
$299.91The 6L6GC is designed with high power sensitivity and high efficiency for service in the output stages of AC receivers.
They are capable of delivering an output at all power levels with a very low percentage of harmonic distortion.New Old Stock * No longer available for export
MFR: General Electric
SKU: 6L6GC-GE-MPMade in the USA -
6L6GC Sylvania Beam Power Amplifier Tube (NOS)
$149.91The 6L6GC is designed with high power sensitivity and high efficiency for service in the output stages of AC receivers.
They are capable of delivering an output at all power levels with a very low percentage of harmonic distortion.New Old Stock * No longer available for export
MFR: Sylvania
SKU: 6L6GC-SYLMade in the USA -
6L6G National Union Vintage Beam Power Amplifier Tube (LHP)
$49.91 -
6L6 Vintage Metal Beam Power Amplifier Tube (NOS)
$49.91The 6L6 is designed with high power sensitivity and high efficiency for service in the output stages of AC receivers.
They are capable of delivering an output at all power levels with a very low percentage of harmonic distortion.New Old Stock * No longer available for export
MFR: Raytheon, Sylvania, Ken-Rad
SKU: 6L6-NOS -
JAN-CRC-6L6 RCA Vintage Metal Beam Power Amplifier Tube (NOS/NIB)
$49.91The 6L6 is designed with high power sensitivity and high efficiency for service in the output stages of AC receivers.
They are capable of delivering an output at all power levels with a very low percentage of harmonic distortion.New Old Stock * New In Box * No longer available for export
MFR: RCA
SKU: JAN-CRC-6L6-RCA
