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Best replacements for KT99A tubes?

I have a pair of Cary monoblocks with two broken KT99A tubes. As they are impossible to find, my plan is to replace them with a full set of new-manufacture tubes. I was looking at 6550's, but not set on anything yet. From reading various forums, I've identified the Gold Lions, Tung Sul, and Svetlana, but I haven't read anything that makes or breaks the decision for me. I'm looking for any and all input or suggestions! This is all very new to me, and I want to get something that will do justice to these very nice amps.
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_rossbower OP
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@clearthink Damn! Could you be any more clear? :P Thank's for the input. Can you elaborate on *why* you have such strong feelings? I haven't seen anyone as decisive as you be anti-6550.

@decooney This is for a pair of SLM-100's. You remind me I need to track down an original owners manual... I'm definitely planning to get matched quads. Any thoughts on EL34 vs. KT88? I had the sense that KT88's were higher quality somehow to the EL34.
_rossbower OP
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@decooney Awesome, thank you! I have seen some people recommend the KT-90 or even KT-120 for this amp. I'd feel more comfortable using something written down in the owners manual, but I don't know enough to really compare these options. Do you have any thoughts?
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