We did a comparison and IMO they sounded very similar- and both excellent. However, the globe structure has a decided resonance that the Linlai does not. As long as you don't have microphonic problems its no worries, but any microphonics the tube has/might develop will be exacerbated by the resonance of the glass
Thanks very much for the response, @atmasphere! You mentioned they sounded similar. Do you recall any specific differences besides the potential for microphonic issues?