WTB: ECL82/6BM8

[indaco]

Hello, because of an accident I broke one tube (of a matched pair) during amplifier set-up. So if someone has a pair of these, possibly NOS/unused, it would be appreciated. Max 10€ each, I live in Europe (Italy) so it must be considered this if they will be shipped from overseas. Thanks

 

[audiowize]

The Russian equivalent is readily available and extremely inexpensive.
2 x 6F3P / 6BM8 / ECL82 RUSSIAN SVETLANA TUBES NEW NIB OTK from 1976 | eBay

 

[indaco]

Thanks yes, I noticed that...I read somewhere they are also good for the price. Otherwise I looked for Philips or Tungsram, obviously not so cheap like those russians.

 

[pcan]

6F3 seems more similar to ECL85 than ECL82 to me. I also found a comparison in a russian book. There is text at the beginning, but I don't know if it does says something useful.

 

[indaco]

Yes, at first glance the 6F3P seems to have steeper curves (triode) so it should need a different Rk. Analogue consideration also on curves of pentode section. Nevertheless in the market ECL82 is said similar to 6F3P