Best 6550 NOS Power Tube for CJ Premier 11a?

If price were no object...and the only goals were tone and longevity:

GE 6550A ?
Tung-Sol 6550?
Sylvania 6550 A?

williampowell08-03-2020 1:37am

jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 08-03-2020 at 03:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete new production 6550 kt88 very very good now... not sure NOS is the ticket unless you like to burn extra money check out kevin deal or jim mcshane sites to offer more exacting advice, i would need to know your intended amp, speakers and what you are looking for sound wise
vegasears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,173 posts 08-03-2020 at 02:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The folks who rave about NOS power tubes have amps with maybe four power tubes in them. Many of us who have a large numbers of power tubes per channel have learned to live with the new production longevity issues. That's why I only buy power tubes from the two gentlemen listed in the previous reply.
jtcf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,589 posts 08-03-2020 at 02:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Maybe check the CJ owner group https://www.conradjohnsonowners.com/index.php?sid=b46409e4358be47f1b31ffb576614546