Should I upgrade my Tubes

I used NOS octets of Sylvania 6550s for a few years, purchased from Upscale, until they ran out of stock.      Kevin Deal recommended the Winged ’C’, Svetlanas, as his number one choice for KT88/6550 types, and they were close enough in performance to satisfy.      When the Svetlana plant in St Petersburg burned (2012), production of that (very nice sounding and reliable) tube ceased forever.      I then found a supplier for octets of NOS GE 6550As, which were superior in every way.      My new favorite 6550/KT88 tube is the Gold Lion KT88 repop, from Russia.    A conversation with either Kevin Deal or Brent Jessee would be invaluable, far as the straight scoop on the sound and reliability of the current, "best", far as new production KT88/6550 types and what became of Svetlana’s version.      Some history, regarding the Svetlana plant and 6550 (Winged ’C’), here: https://valvetubeguitaramps.com/svetlana-winged-c-valves/      Lots of opinions, here (note the dates): https://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/search.mpl?searchtext=winged+c+6550&SelectForumtubes=tubes     Of course; everyone’s ears and systems vary.      A couple tube purveyor observations: https://www.thetubestore.com/winged-c-sed-6550c      and (bottom of page): https://www.tubesforamps.com/6550-tube-selection-guide

@rodman99999
"...My new favorite 6550/KT88 tube is the Gold Lion KT88 repop, from Russia."

During some of my own "KT88" replacement chats with a few colleagues and some tube resellers, the new Genelex Gold Lyon KT77 is mentioned quite often as well.

Ever try these and compare KT77 to others noted above?

I had the same amp. Found that KT90s sounded better than KT120s, especially on voice.

Btw, not to go in another direction on this thread, but —
Replacing the fuses had more of an effect in this amp than anywhere else in my systems. My guess is because the fuses are DIRECTLY in the audio signal path in this amp. Just trying to be helpful. 

Call me picky, but I have some great 6550s Tung sol (GEs) they make the MC60s just sound wonderful, NOS 1964s I think.. A set of 8 NOS would be 2k easy more like 3-4k.  

KT88s sound NOTHING like a 6550, 6550 is US made KT88 is across the pond stuff.  The old Golden lyon is another great valve, but to be honest higher failure rates, than I'm use to.. (the new stuff anyways).

A lot of the newer KT88 stock is real close in sonics, to me. But a 
1957-68 or so GE 6550. Just one step beyond better...

PSVANE is a real good valve, you might want to look into that one to..
Very positive reviews from some pretty snobbish valve guys...

Regards