PX4 Triode Vacuum Tube

Triode4V / 1AUX-4SPICE
SourceOsramReviewed2026-05-29StatusDataModelCalcModelNorman KorenPDF

Power triode delivering 15W for push-pull and SET designs

Datasheet ↗SPICE
5
830Ω
6.0mA/V
9.3pF
13.5pF
5.80pF
GAIN5%
POWER38%
DRIVE99%
LINEARITY95%
SPECIFICATIONS
Heater4 V · 1 A
Max Plate Voltage300 V
Pa max15 W
Gain Factor5
gm6 mA/V
rp830 Ω
Inter-electrode capacitances
Cgk9.3 pF
Cgp13.5 pF
Cpk5.8 pF
PinoutUX-4
Era1930
RarityRare
HEATER4V / 1A
MAX PLATE300V / 15W
BASEux4

Source datasheets

4 manufacturer datasheets cross-checked for PX4

4 verified
TYPICAL OPERATING POINT
Va350V
Ia36.93mA
Vg-55V
Pd12.93W
RL4kΩ
Av11.9dB
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The PX4 is another Marconi-Osram directly-heated power triode from the 1930s British tradition, rated for about 3.5W in single-ended operation. It shares the family resemblance of the PX25 but at lower power, with an intimate, detailed presentation that devotees consider superior to the 2A3 in triode purity. The 4V filament and UX4 base distinguish it from American types, and its low plate resistance (~1040 ohms) provides good output transformer coupling. Genuine Osram and Mazda PX4s are exceedingly rare collector items, making this a tube for the dedicated connoisseur.

APPLICATIONS
SET outputPush-pull outputHeadphone output
Generic triode power (set) stage
Hi-Fi stereo Headphone amp
VS PP5/400
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HISTORY
Introduced1930ManufacturerOsram
Pre-War
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