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45 Vacuum Tube New and Used

- Description
- Specifications
The Type 45 is a classic 4-pin power output triode designed for high-fidelity audio power amplifier stages in console radio receivers and early audio equipment. Featuring a direct-heated filament operating on a 2.5V rating, it is renowned for low distortion, linear operation, and clean tone production in single-ended and push-pull Class A configurations. Available in new old stock (NOS) and tested used conditions.
Type: Direct-Heated Power Output Triode
Base: 4-Pin UX Bayonet Base (EIA 4A layout)
Bulb Style: ST-14 or ST-16 Shouldered Glass
Filament Voltage: 2.5V
Filament Current: 1.5A
Max Plate Voltage: 275V
Max Plate Dissipation: 10.0W
Power Output: 1.6W (Single-ended Class A) / 3.0W (Push-Pull Class A)
Amplification Factor (Mu): 3.5
Mutual Conductance: 2,100 microsiemens (2.1 mA/V)
Equivalents: Type 45, 45A, CX-345, UX-245, 245