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Offline newguitarsmell

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Can I use 5881 tubes in this amp instead of el34?
« on: March 24, 2019, 06:15:04 pm »
https://music-electronics-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=45018&d=1506148051

If I have to mod the filters, what do you guys recommend?

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Re: Can I use 5881 tubes in this amp instead of el34?
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2019, 07:47:58 pm »
https://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/049/5/5881.pdf

https://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/129/e/EL34.pdf

look over the datasheets, what stands out that bothers ya, me, I wouldn't even unscrew the chassis if it's workin  :icon_biggrin:
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Re: Can I use 5881 tubes in this amp instead of el34?
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2019, 08:10:05 pm »
https://music-electronics-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=45018&d=1506148051

If I have to mod the filters, what do you guys recommend?
No need for mods. Just plug 'em in and play it like you stole it.
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

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Re: Can I use 5881 tubes in this amp instead of el34?
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2019, 02:49:10 am »
check bias first then play it like you stole it

 


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