Someone want to explain tubes for us tube newbies

[ibanezcollector]

Whats the difference between the tubes..

I see some use 6L6's some use EL34's, whats the differences?

Some 6L6's are refered to a 5881's etc etc..

Is there a tube primer anywhere the breaks this down?


Thanks
Brett

[Rotti]

http://www.thetubestore.com/tubeinfo.html

[j.arledge]

http://www.eurotubes.com/index.htm

[Jaden]

http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26072