tube question


I just got a preamp that uses a 5y3WGTA tube. I'd like to experiment with some other tubes. When looking at possible tubes, can I use any 5y3 tube or must they have the WTGA designation as well?

Sorry for such a newbie question.

Thanks.
kunja

Showing 1 response by mechans

There are several pages on the web that give you the prescice data for the tubes tolerances and what you can sub . As mentioned I always do a search on Audio Asylum especially their tube group, first to see if the "pin out" and voltage is very close to the tube I am going to try.