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Subject: Re: 6V6 Substitutions?
Date: 17 Apr 1996 13:54:42 -0400
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>>>.and a seperate filiment transformer. The 6L6s require a *lot*
more current.

Yes, they (6L6s) require more filament current than a 6V6. However, a
Deluxe Reverb power transformer has enough beef to handle the additional
load. It’s been proven repeatedly. No additional transformer required
there.