Vacuum Tube - 5881 / 6L6WGC, Sovtek

Vacuum Tube - 5881 / 6L6WGC, Sovtek

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The 5881 is a very reliable tube that is widely used in many current production tube amplifiers. It has a warm tone with good 'bite.' This modern version is able to tolerate higher voltages than its 5881 / 6L6 cousins. The Sovtek 5881 delivers a warm, round tone that "sweetens" any vintage or modern guitar amp design. Built to rigid military standards, the 5881 will tolerate higher voltages than any other 6L6. In fact, they're frequently used as replacements for the old 7027 model in vintage Ampegs. Extremely consistent from piece to piece. The Sovtek 5881 has a heater voltage of 6.3 volts at 0.88 amperes. Maximum plate voltage is 250 volts while maximum plate current is 73 mA. The 5881 has a Transconductance rating of 6000 micromhos and a maximum output power of 5.8 watts.

Apex Tube Matching
Matched versions of this tube use Apex Matching
SKU:
T-5881-SOVT
Item ID:
004545
Brand:
Sovtek, Apex Matched
Type:
RoHS Compliant
Part Numbers
Single or MatchedOur Part NumberUPC/EAN
Apex Matched PairT-5881-SOVT-MP609722124010
Apex Matched QuadT-5881-SOVT-MQ609722124027
SingleT-5881-SOVT683274021294
Capacitance, Cathode to Heater11 pF
Capacitance, Transfer1.0 pF
Capacitance, input11 pF
Capacitance, output6.7 pF
Cathode to Heater Insulation Resistance4 MΩ
Filament Current (If)840 - 920 mA
Grid 1 Insulation Resistance200 MΩ
Grid 1 Inverse Current0.5 mA
Grid 2 Current6 mA
Height, base to top3.25 in.
Internal Resistance (Ri)18 kΩ - 75 kΩ
Non-linear Harmonic Distortion15 %
Output Power (POut)5.8 W
Plate Current (Ia)60 mA - 86 mA
Readiness Time50 s
Transconductance (S)5.2 mA/V - 6.8 mA/V
Packaging Information
Packaging DimensionsApex Matched Pair versionT-5881-SOVT-MP5.1 in. × 3.5 in. × 1.8 in.
Apex Matched Quad versionT-5881-SOVT-MQ5.1 in. × 3.5 in. × 3.5 in.
Single versionT-5881-SOVT1.5 in. × 1.5 in. × 4 in.
Weight (Packaging)Apex Matched Pair versionT-5881-SOVT-MP0.2426 lbs.
Apex Matched Quad versionT-5881-SOVT-MQ0.4852 lbs.
Single versionT-5881-SOVT0.1213 lbs.
T-5881-SOVT-MP - Apex Matched Pair versionCapacitance, Cathode to Heater11 pF
Capacitance, Transfer1.0 pF
Capacitance, input11 pF
Capacitance, output6.7 pF
Cathode to Heater Insulation Resistance4 MΩ
Filament Current (If)840 - 920 mA
Grid 1 Insulation Resistance200 MΩ
Grid 1 Inverse Current0.5 mA
Grid 2 Current6 mA
Height, base to top3.25 in.
Internal Resistance (Ri)18 kΩ - 75 kΩ
Non-linear Harmonic Distortion15 %
Output Power (POut)5.8 W
Plate Current (Ia)60 mA - 86 mA
Readiness Time50 s
Transconductance (S)5.2 mA/V - 6.8 mA/V
T-5881-SOVT-MQ - Apex Matched Quad versionCapacitance, Cathode to Heater11 pF
Capacitance, Transfer1.0 pF
Capacitance, input11 pF
Capacitance, output6.7 pF
Cathode to Heater Insulation Resistance4 MΩ
Filament Current (If)840 - 920 mA
Grid 1 Insulation Resistance200 MΩ
Grid 1 Inverse Current0.5 mA
Grid 2 Current6 mA
Height, base to top3.25 in.
Internal Resistance (Ri)18 kΩ - 75 kΩ
Non-linear Harmonic Distortion15 %
Output Power (POut)5.8 W
Plate Current (Ia)60 mA - 86 mA
Readiness Time50 s
Transconductance (S)5.2 mA/V - 6.8 mA/V
T-5881-SOVT - Single versionCapacitance, Cathode to Heater11 pF
Capacitance, Transfer1.0 pF
Capacitance, input11 pF
Capacitance, output6.7 pF
Cathode to Heater Insulation Resistance4 MΩ
Filament Current (If)840 - 920 mA
Grid 1 Insulation Resistance200 MΩ
Grid 1 Inverse Current0.5 mA
Grid 2 Current6 mA
Height, base to top3.25 in.
Internal Resistance (Ri)18 kΩ - 75 kΩ
Non-linear Harmonic Distortion15 %
Output Power (POut)5.8 W
Plate Current (Ia)60 mA - 86 mA
Readiness Time50 s
Transconductance (S)5.2 mA/V - 6.8 mA/V

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