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Re: Is the 5963 safe to use in a CAT JL2 amp?

Hi Mechans, thanks for the response. I am aware of the volatile nature of this amp. This is why I tread carefully and seek people with actual experience with this amp. I agree with you about the 7316, it is a great tube. I have tried CBS 5814 blace plate square getter and 6189's but I always return to the 7316. The others are good and there is not a big dropoff in sonic performance but the 7316 edges them out. I have spoken with Ken Stevens several times and believe your friend made the right decision to save a few bucks.
Ken is obviously a businessman and profit motivated. He wants 1,500 for a replacement set of "Svetlana 6550's" which are really Sovtek labled Svetlana's that can be had for about 400 or less. I retubed with genuine Svetlanas and they sound better than the stock tubes.

Bart


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