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7C5 Vacuum Tube New and Used

- Description
- Specifications
The 7C5 is a beam power amplifier vacuum tube designed for audio power output stages in radio receivers and audio equipment. Electrically equivalent to the 6V6GT octal tube, it features a 6.3V filament rating and an 8-pin lock-in (loctal) base in a glass envelope construction. Manufactured by companies including Sylvania, Philco, RCA, and GE, this tube was widely used in mid-century Philco and Zenith radio chassis as well as automotive receivers. It delivers efficient power output with low harmonic distortion.
Tube Type: Beam Power Amplifier
Base Type: Loctal / Lock-In (8-pin)
Envelope Style: Glass T-9
Filament Voltage: 6.3 V AC/DC
Filament Current: 0.45 A (450 mA)
Maximum Plate Voltage: 315 V
Plate Dissipation: 12.0 W
Transconductance: 4.1 mA/V (4,100 µmhos)
Primary Function: Audio power output amplifier stage
Condition Options: New Old Stock (NOS) or Tested Used