[1] Vff = 6.3V
nearly always implies an indrectly-heated cathode,
so the
polarity and whether it's AC or DC make very little difference.
The datasheet specifies AC.
Yes, but AFAIK it doesn't specify if this supply has to be floating,
centre-tapped to ground, or whatever. That implies to me an isolated
filament heating a separate cathode. So I can't see why AC is essential.
-tony