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Has anyone ever used a company called vacuum tube values to purchase vacuum tubes?

Hi. I need to purchase 36 Golden Lion kt88 tubes. It looks like the average cost for that would be about $1,600. I ran across a company called "Vacuum Tube Values" where I can get them a couple hundred bucks cheaper. Has anyone had any experience with this company? I have seen discussion to be careful about buying from a non reputable dealer because you can get less than top-quality tubes?
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whataboutbob1 OP
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I have three Cary V-12 amps. One stereo and two mono blocks. They power Aerial 10T speakers. The stereo amp powers the heads and the monoblocks power the bottom cabinets.
whataboutbob1 OP
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I just noticed I had the wrong number on the tube in the original post. I'm looking at Golden Lion KT-77 tubes. Sorry about that. Does that change any opinions? 
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Also, yes I have checked with Doug's Tubes. That's where I used to get them before the factory in China burned down. They are supposedly rebuilding and should start manufacturing next year sometime.
whataboutbob1 OP
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Hi all,

Just offer an update I did finally choose the Golden Lion kt77 tubes. My initial impression is I made the right choice is they sound pretty good right out of the gate. Everything I read about the tubes say they need to break in for a while to sound their best so I can only imagine them getting better from this point. Thank you for taking the time to offer your help! It was very helpful and is much appreciated!
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