7591's in the Simple SE

[Anchan]

I just ordered some 7591-S tubes for my Simple SE. After I ordered them, I examined the pinouts, and it seems to differ from the EL34, which I know works in this amp. Later, I realized the 7591 is a tetrode, and the 34 is a pentode.

http://www.diyaudio.gr/downloads/7591%20S.pdf

Can I use this tube, or any tetrode for that matter, in this amp?

Thanks

[vinylkid58]

Originally Posted by Anchan

Later, I realized the 7591 is a tetrode,

The data sheet says it's a pentode.

Originally Posted by Anchan

Can I use this tube

Not unless you make socket adapters, which is a pain. Easier to get something else, 6L6GC, EL34, etc.

jeff

[Anchan]

Originally Posted by vinylkid58

The data sheet says it's a pentode.

Your right. Not sure where I got Tetrode from.

Originally Posted by vinylkid58

Not unless you make socket adapters, which is a pain. Easier to get something else, 6L6GC, EL34, etc.

jeff

Probably right. I guess I will return them

[w5jag]

Generally speaking, octal power tubes with EIA base 7AC, 7S, and 8ET are pin compatible with the Simple SE.

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