6N3C-E Tube


Has anyone tried these? I see them plastered all over ebay advertised as a 5881/6L6GC equivalent. They appear to be identical in construction to the 5881 Sovtek current production. Just curious to know if they are one and the same as the current Sovtek

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Showing 2 responses by jb0194

The 6N3C-E is roughly similar to the 6L6G/GA/GB.

It is not equivalent to a 6L6GC and shouldn't be used in circuits designed for the "GC" without first consulting with the amp's designer. Some amps may simply wear these tubes out relatively quickly, other amps could be damaged.

In appropriate amps such as my Ideal Innovations Custom 30 monoblocks, the 6N3C-E is a great sounding tube.