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From: AXLEROD@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu (Harvey Axlerod)
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Subject: 6V6/7408  vacuum tubes
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Date: 3 Jun 91 15:01:55 GMT
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I know this might be a bit far-fetched, but I am hoping some-one can help me
with a vacuum tube question. I have refurbished an ancient (circa 1960 )
Harmon/Kardan amp (model A-300, about 12 watts/ch). It runs quite smoothly
with efficient speakers. My question: the output tubes for this amp are 7408's.
While I just installed a couple of new pairs (the final step of the restoration
and the most dramatic), they are cross referenced with 6V6's, which are more
common (and better looking ;-). Does anyone out there know what the real differ
ence is ?? Power, or noise ?? No difference ??

Thnaks in advance for any help.