But make sure you handle the C3g's with utmost care!
They are extremely fragile mechanically (than most other tubes)!
They are extremely fragile mechanically (than most other tubes)!
The Radio Museum site can be very helpful in determining equivalents:
http://www.radiomuseum.org/tubes/tube_6ak5.html
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Identical to 6AK5 = EF95 = 6Ж1П = 6069 = 6F32V = 6F32 = 403A = 731A = PM05
Similar Tubes
Other shape (e.g. bulb type):
CK604A
Normally replaceable-slightly different:
6AK5A-TS ; 6J1
Other class quality (otherwise equal):
5654 ; 6AK5W ; 6J1-Q ; CV850 ; GL-5654 ; M8100
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I am not sure what tube you are referring to, but you can run any of the above tubes using the EF95 setting, without adapters.
If you are talking about the C3g, compared to the EF95/6AK5, it has a different base and different connections and definitely requires an adapter. However, with an adapter it is pin compatible with the EF95.
Should Russian 6h8c tubes work as power tubes in IV SE? I have pair of those with adapters, but can't get anything out of them.
I have just replaced the chinese junk drivers on my LD mk2 for the Jan5654w Drivers, what a great difference in sound. However i am a little confuse on the power tube, which do you recommend?[size=18.0pt]5. CONCLUSION[/size]
5.1 Can’t Decide Which Tube to Buy?
To Little Dot’s credit, their Mk-series amps have an impressive number of tube rolling options and there are more than a few very informative threads dedicated to this topic. I would recommend anybody interested in upgrading their stock tubes to take advantage of our collective knowledge and take a look at those threads. Occasionally I have received PMs from new members who are overwhelmed by the sheer number of tube rolling options, and asked for my recommendations so they can stop reading forums and get back to listening to their music. So here’s my short list: I would recommend the Voshkod 6ZH1P-EV as the best place to start as it is a clear upgrade from the stock tubes, followed by the Mullard M8083 for its impressive treble clarity and top-octave ‘air’ (provided you have matched power tubes). The RCA 5654 (black plate) is also a wonderful option for its solid all-around performance, great bass response and availability.
5.2 Tube Sellers
I’m very picky about whom I purchase my tubes from, particularly about how they match and test their tubes as well as warranty periods. The following is a quick list of tube sellers that I have personally dealt with and have been happy with. There are certainly many more just a Google search away.
Yen Audio
TubeDepot
VacuumTubes.net
Thetubestore.com
5.3 Useful Links
Intro to Tubes: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/new-improved-tube-faq-newbies-119389/
Little Dot Official Site: www.littledot.net
Official Little Dot Dealer: http://shop.ebay.com/davidzhezhe/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562
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These power tubes were very popular http://www.ebay.com/itm/6N6P-IR-ECC...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649I have just replaced the chinese junk drivers on my LD mk2 for the Jan5654w Drivers, what a great difference in sound. However i am a little confuse on the power tube, which do you recommend?
Good advice--Try to use EQ instead of tube rolling,Tube rolling can get expensive(at least for me).