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Old 03-21-2011, 07:20 PM
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Mixing Sovtek 6L6 types?

I just had my Sovtek Mig 100 head re-tubed, and I noticed that the shop installed two Sovtek 6L6GB's and two 6L6WXT+ tubes. I've been reading that these tubes aren't actually equivalent, is this true? Or assuming they have been biased correctly should it not be a problem? I haven't actually had a chance to fire the amp up yet, it would be good to know before I crank the volume and something bad happens. Thanks for the help.
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Old 03-21-2011, 07:42 PM
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Its not a problem to mix power tubes types. That said Im not quite sure of the Sovtek 6L6GB. That is to say if its rated at 30 watts like a 6l6GC. Bob
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Old 03-21-2011, 07:50 PM
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As long as they bias similarly (are somewhat matched) and the max plate voltage is in range it's all good.
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