Need help picking between 6550 and KT88 tubes


I have a Tube Audio Design TAD-60 and currently have a set of EL34 and 6CA7.

I'm looking to get a matched quad set of either 6550 or KT88.

I've read they are very similar, but would like to ask about the pros/cons of each.

Any input or recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks
James
mrkoven

Showing 1 response by sebrof

I have an amp coming this weekend that uses EL34, 6L6, KT66, KT88, etc. I read up over at the Asylum and there are a few folks raving about the 6N3C-e (or 6p3s-e, depending on the alphabet (Russian).
The amp comes with 6L6s, so I ordered a pair of EL34s and a pair of 6N3C-e. Jim McShane has the 6N3C-e for about $30 delivered in the US, so not much of a risk at that price.
Something to think about.