Bendix 5992

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Offline roycruz23

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on: October 10, 2022, 03:52:20 PM
I have a pair of Bendix 5992 I got from a flea market a long time ago.
I read somewhere that 5992 is a “drop in” replacement for 6v6.
Is this the case with Moreplay?

Thanks!



Offline Paul Joppa

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Reply #1 on: October 10, 2022, 06:49:55 PM
The 5992 differs from the 6V6 in that it takes more heater current (0.6amps, vs. 0.45 amps). This is within the capability of the Moreplay power transformer, but the series heater resistors may need to be adjusted.

The virtues are a very sturdy structure, a long and reliable life, and tight tolerance of the specifications - it's a very classy tube! The sturdy structure probably provides much reduced microphonics.

However, the Moreplay is already designed to operate very conservatively, which gives the 6V6's a much longer expected life than usual, and the the Moreplay is also designed to have much lower microphonic noise than the usual designs. So I would not expect much if any change in the sound, nor would I expect the extended lifetime to be of much significance.

In other words, it's real virtues are not sonic, they are engineering and construction virtues. They are also rare and expensive - currently offered at $120 each, on the site I checked (one of the more affordable ones).

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Reply #2 on: October 11, 2022, 03:49:57 PM
Out of curiosity, which website was that?



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Reply #3 on: October 11, 2022, 06:17:15 PM
That was https://vacuumtubes.net/

The higher priced sites usually test more extensively, offer matching, specific brands or specific internal constructions, and may provide other services as well. So I'm not making any recommendation, positive or negative. I recently bought a few tubes from this site and was happy with the service, but I have not yet tested or listened to them.

Paul Joppa