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Philco 59c tube substitutions?
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11-04-2016, 10:48 PM
I'm looking at this Philco 59, and man is everything crammed in there. I have two 6C6 tubes instead of two 77 tubes. They look to pin out the same (or am I wrong?). Was the 6C6 a common substitute for a 77? They seem to be as old and dusty as everything else in this set. The PT ohms out as good, so I guess I will dive in. Cabinet is in great shape, the dials are in great shape, too.

I was just wondering if anyone had any advice about the 6C6 tubes...but any advice about working on this midget set in particular will be welcome.
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Philco 59c tube substitutions? - by ccomer1955 - 11-04-2016, 10:48 PM
RE: Philco 59c tube substitutions? - by Arran - 11-05-2016, 05:09 AM
RE: Philco 59c tube substitutions? - by Arran - 11-06-2016, 03:48 AM
RE: Philco 59c tube substitutions? - by morzh - 11-25-2016, 12:30 PM



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