6BM8--is it an EL84 or EL82?

[75lespaul]

I asked if the 6BM8 was an EL 84 a while back and got a response of yes from a lot of people. However, I looked inside another old Univox U45-B amp I have and on the tube is stamped 6BM8/EL82. I'm a bit confused now.

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: 6BM8--is it an EL84 or EL82?

An EL-84 variation, got an obscure German amp with EL-85 or 83??? Lol I forgot.

 

[jeremy]

Re: 6BM8--is it an EL84 or EL82?

the el84 is a 6BQ5, so the el82 sounds more reasonable but i dont know for sure

 

[firebirdVII]

Re: 6BM8--is it an EL84 or EL82?

According to the RCA Recieving Tube Manual, a 6BM8 is the same as an ECL82 which I'm assuming is the same as an EL82.

 

[ES350]

Re: 6BM8--is it an EL84 or EL82?

6BM8; used a lot in 60's Japanese TV's, but kinda scarce and expensive now...EL 82 (pentode) is a different tube from the ECL 82/6BM8 (has a pentode and triode section). And no---you can't sub an EL 84 without rewiring the socket and a few other things.

 

[75lespaul]

Re: 6BM8--is it an EL84 or EL82?

the el84 is a 6BQ5, so the el82 sounds more reasonable but i dont know for sure

You know what? It's a 6BQ5 in my other amp that instigated my first question a few weeks ago. This other one has the 6BM8. See? I'm quite confused, LOL.

 

[Rich_S]

Re: 6BM8--is it an EL84 or EL82?

This from my 1975 Sylvania Tube Data Manual: The 6BM8 is the same as the ECL82. It's a combined triode (approximately the same as half a 12AT7) and an output pentode (similar to but lower-powered than an EL84). Marshall used them in the 18 Watter's baby brother, the model 1930 "Popular" combo amp. In push-pull they're good for 10 watts a pair. Your little Univox probably gives up about 4 watts.

Last time I heard, the ECL82 was in production. If not, they're easily obtained on eBay.

Edit: Bingo! TubeDepot.com has NOS, plus new Sovtek and Electro-Harmonics 6BM8's available. Now, if they'd only reissue my precious ECL86...

 

[PUCKBOY99]

Re: 6BM8--is it an EL84 or EL82?

http://www.kcanostubes.com/content/estore_list.asp?category=331&catname=6BM8

 

[75lespaul]

Re: 6BM8--is it an EL84 or EL82?

http://www.kcanostubes.com/content/estore_list.asp?category=331&catname=6BM8

Thanks for all the help guys. Puck, that amp is beautiful and that pig is disturbing, LOL. Mission accomplished. :smokin:

 

[PUCKBOY99]

Re: 6BM8--is it an EL84 or EL82?

Puck, that amp is beautiful and that pig is disturbing, LOL. Mission accomplished. :smokin:

I thank you....and my pig mocks you

 

[75lespaul]

Re: 6BM8--is it an EL84 or EL82?

I thank you....and my pig mocks you

I can't stop staring at it! I'm REALLY enjoying his mocking. It puts you in a trance, LOL. :smokin:

 

[PUCKBOY99]

Re: 6BM8--is it an EL84 or EL82?

Imagine trying to play with all that giggling going on....he really needs to get a hobby !