- You do not have any products in your shopping cart yet.
JJ 6CA7 - PAIR
2 tubes, matched as pair
The 6CA7 is a powerful power tube developed in the 1950s by General Electric (USA). It is electrically largely compatible with the European EL34, but more robust in construction and differs in sound behavior. Both tubes are electrically interchangeable. The 6CA7 offers an alternative sound color and more robust operation at high power due to its Beam Tetrode design. Those who prefer more headroom, warmth, and depth in sound often choose the 6CA7.
| Feature | EL34 | JJ 6CA7 |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Pentode | Beam-Power-Tetrode (beam power) |
| Socket | Octal (8-pin) | Octal (8-pin, identical to EL34) |
| Heater voltage (Uf) | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current (If) | approx. 1.5 A | approx. 1.5 A |
| Max. anode voltage (Ua) | 800 V | 800 V |
| Max. anode power dissipation (Pa) | 25 W | 25 W (partly more robust) |
| Screen grid voltage (Ug2 max.) | 450 V | 500 V |
| Amplification factor (µ) | approx. 11 | similar, slightly higher |
| Construction | Slim glass envelope | Larger, wider envelope |
| Pin configuration | identical | identical |
| Sound character | „British“ – centered, assertive | „American“ – warm, powerful, round |
Essential information about customer reviews We do not verify that the published reviews come from such consumers who have actually used or purchased the rated goods or services. All reviews, i.e. positive and negative, are published. No reviews that are unobjective, offensive or unrelated to the product will be published.
Unfortunately there are no reviews yet. Be the first who rates this product.
You must be logged in to submit a review. Login
{{.}}
{{/content}}{{{.}}}
{{/content}}