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Are KT-88 a good substitute for 6550c?

I have a VTL stereo 150 amp that uses 8 6550c tubes. I usually replace them with the Selvtlana 6550c. I was told that the Electro Harmonix KT 88 was a better sounding tube, more romantic less punchier than the 6550's. I would like to try them but don't know if this is a good idea changing tubes.
Does anyone have any expierence with this.
Thanks
cavy

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nameci
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I have my shares on KT-88s and 6550s on my SF Power 2 and my previous ARCVT100.
From my experimentation and my music taste, I liked Svetlana KT88s and JJ Tesla KT88s the best(out of current production tubes).

Svetlana gives little warmer and weighted presentation of the music where as JJ Tesla is more detailed.

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