How do i determine if i should be buying 23 or 30w tubes. However it is also critical to rebias the amp heeding the 5881s 23w rating. Leaving the bias set to a 6l6gc setting andor using the tungsol 5881 in a high voltage amp with a solidstate rectifier, will likely cause problems. Pdf 1650e 1650g 6l6 ultralinear el84 tube 6bq5el84 4816. Beam pentode 6v6 s is a beam power pentode with octal base and a maximum plate dissipation of 14w. This high quality beam tetrode tubes used in output stages of low frequency amplifiers.
The 5881 was manufactured in the usa by ge, rca, sylvania and westinghouse, our exhibit will have rebranded to pinnacle. The many amplifiers that have higher plate voltage but use a tube rectifier can use the tungsol 5881 tubes without issue. Receivers 5881enl, 5881enm, 5881enh receivers connects to four wire keypad data lines supports all 5800 wireless series nonbidirectional wireless devices. The 6l6gc can handle way more plate voltage than a 5881 and its a 30watt dissipation tube where the 5881 is only 23 watts. Allegro, alldatasheet, datasheet, datasheet search site for electronic components and semiconductors, integrated circuits, diodes, triacs, and other semiconductors. It had a metal envelope which was popular at that time for use in radio sets since it was less likely to break than a glass envelope. Not so nice looking, but made under total different circumstances. High gain, ultralow microphonics, and superb linearity with a dynamic 3d sound. It is dedicated to be used in audio frequency range which requires the output power 100w. Check out our 6l6 tube catalog page for 6l6 tubes we stock. It is as comfortable in guitar amps as it is in hifi applications.
We have to speak in generalities here, because tube types vary widely, depending on the manufacturer and vintage of the tube. This jj 6l6gc tube is a high quality option for both guitar and home audio tube amplifiers. Bimos ii dual 8bit latched driver with read back, 5881 datasheet, 5881 circuit, 5881 data sheet. Later versions, including the 6l6g, 6l6ga, 6l6gb, 5881, 5932, 7027, and the final version 6l6gc had glass envelopes, which. The new jj 5881 power output vacuum tube is now in stock. Beam pentode for af power amplifier applications, 6l6gc datasheet, 6l6gc circuit, 6l6gc data sheet. The receiver recognizes alarm, status, and keypad control messages from wireless transmitters operating at 345mhz. Its sensitivity enables high accuracy in position sensing by the use of small air gap. Class a1 singl tube pushpull u a 250 v 270 v u g2 250 v 270 v u g1 14 v 17,5 v i a 72 ma 4 ma i g2 5 ma 11 ma r a 22,5 k. Use tungsol 5881 if you are looking for that great 5881 tone, but make sure your amp calls for. Us5881 unipolar hall switch low sensitivity 3901005881 page 5 of 11 data sheet rev 007 feb06 9 detailed general description based on mixed signal cmos technology, melexis us5881 is a halleffect device with low magnetic sensitivity. The wide glass tube envelope is 33 mm in diameter and, excluding the io base pins, is 72 mm tall. What is the sonic difference between these two types of vacuum tube a. At the bottom of this page youll find some links to other tube datasheet sites in case you cant find what youre looking for here.
Tungsol 5881 melbourne australia tube audio melbourne. Most of these datasheets are in english except where noted otherwise. Theres a lot of reading between the lines here and if the tubes are indeed constructed the same then the point is moot. And then the 5881 was for industrial or commercial use. Bold designators are close or identical, italic designators are different ratings, different pinouts or different filament voltages. Rf receiver installation and setup guide introduction the 5881en series of rf receivers is designed for use with control panels that support an rf receiver connection via the keypad terminals. Jj makes a dynamite 6l6gc, and any amp that uses a 5881 or 6l6gb can safely use the 6l6gc, but sometimes not the other way around.
The tone is very balanced with no notable weighting in the response. This kt66 has a very articulate tone, and nice dynamics. Special plate alloy material and gold plated control grid. At the time philips had already developed and patented power pentode designs, which were rapidly replacing power triodes due to their greater efficiency. Most of the datasheets are in pdf format and some are links to other html pages. El84 6bq5 matched quad power valves jj brand new tested. This jj 58816l6 tube is a high quality option for both guitar and home audio tube amplifiers. Nos tung sol 5881 versus jan tung sol 6l6wgb differences. Any of the 5881, 7581 or 6l6gc listed here have higher ratings than and can be used to replace metal 6l6, 6l6g, 6l6ga and 6l6gb. Vacuum tube 5881, jj electronics antique electronic supply. Jj electronic vacuum tubes, capacitors, amplifiers. View and download honeywell ademco 5881en series installation and setup manual online.
Gec, alldatasheet, datasheet, datasheet search site for electronic components and semiconductors, integrated circuits, diodes, triacs, and other semiconductors. The new production tungsol 6l6gcstr was built to withstand the heavy rigors of higher plate voltages. The 5881 has stronger mids and imo just sounds better in a marshall circuit than a 6l6gc. I learned 5881 and some 6l6 are 23 watts, but 6l6gc are 30 watt.
Some forums say the 5881 is equivalent to the 6l6gc and others say not. Single tube pushpull ua 250 270 v ug2 250 270 v ug1 14 17,5 v ia 72 4 ma ig2 5 11 ma ra 22,5 k. Of course, i have nos rca 6l6gc, so im not going to be buying any jj 6l6gc anytime soon. This is the tube for peavey, fender, mesa, soldano, bogner ect. I would definitely try a tesla built jj 6l6gc in my 5881 amp if i had a pair to try out. Octal u f 6,3 v i f c a0,9 a typical characteristic. Tung sol spoke of the tube as the 5881 in 1950 literature. Some historians say the ts 5881 was designed for the air force, when the above post states it was the 6l6wgb. I did find that it was softer than a 6l6, theres no big bass thump and no sparkling highs, just a. L scbk20 d security products americas sourcebook 20. Direct heating cathode, medium power consumption triode is used for class a amplification. I saw the tech tip on july 30 on swapping 5881 tubes with 6l6 tubes. Best sounding 6l6 ever made replacing all 6l65881 tubes in all applications. The mids are very harmonically rich and natural while the highs are thick, creamy and very detailed.
The 6p3s output beam tetrode are miniature devices enclosed in glass bulb and are provided with a octal 8pin base, rigit leads and an indirectly heated oxidecoated cathode. The gold lion genelex kt66 is an excellent copy of the original genelex reissue made in russia. The sovtek 5881 wxt6l6 wgc tube guide ii cracking the sovtek tube code. The tungsol 5881 is a 23 watt tube and is rated for a maximum plate voltage of 400vdc. The jj 5881 will work in any amp that uses 6l6 tubes. You certainly wont be pushing the 6l6gc very hard at all. Have you ever wondered about the difference between the 6l6gc valve and the 5881 valve. This jj 5881 6l6 tube is a high quality option for both guitar and home audio tube amplifiers. Recent listings manufacturer directory get instant. The beam tetrode design of the 6l6 allowed rca to circumvent philips pentode patent. Please see the substitutes at the top of the page for more details. In tech terms, 5881 tubes generally have smaller plates, which are not able to withstand plate voltages.
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