So I just recently performed my second successful tube swap and it got me thinking...
The original tube I started with was a G-A63ADG25X, a 25" tube from a K7000. After scouting for tubes, I came across a G-A63ADG27X, which was a 25" tube from a Sanyo TV. The pinout and key on the neck were the same, and although I was unsure about using a slightly different tube number, given the close similarities I tried it anyway. Sure enough it worked just fine.
So I guess what I want to clarify is, will a tube swap be successful as long as you match tubes with like keys, such as a CR23 to a CR23, etc, or are there other factors to consider?
The original tube I started with was a G-A63ADG25X, a 25" tube from a K7000. After scouting for tubes, I came across a G-A63ADG27X, which was a 25" tube from a Sanyo TV. The pinout and key on the neck were the same, and although I was unsure about using a slightly different tube number, given the close similarities I tried it anyway. Sure enough it worked just fine.
So I guess what I want to clarify is, will a tube swap be successful as long as you match tubes with like keys, such as a CR23 to a CR23, etc, or are there other factors to consider?
