Free South African valve reference
Find a vacuum tube or valve equivalent
Search American, European, British CV and Russian designations used in hi-fi, guitar amplifiers, radios and vintage electronic equipment.
Enter the number printed on your valve or select a popular family below.
How to read the results
Verify designation A starting reference to check against the exact manufacturer datasheet and equipment requirements, not approval to substitute.
Check amplifier Related type or common alternative that may require bias, rating or circuit checks.
Not interchangeable Similar appearance or family name does not make it a safe replacement.
Model-specific sources and further reading
This finder is a starting index, not a complete compatibility database. A family result can include types with different heater currents, pin connections and maximum ratings.
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