EL34 in a 6550 amp?

I just got a Jolida 502 int. that uses 6550/KT88 tubes, but I was wondering if I could use EL34 tubes as well?

koestner12-26-2010 2:57pm

rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,692 posts 12-26-2010 at 04:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The amp would need a little modding to do so.
najo49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12 posts 12-26-2010 at 04:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes you can use el34
jeffreybehr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 805 posts 12-26-2010 at 05:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well, you've received a no and yes so far. What does the manual say about that? There are some amps that can use all 3 types, but if it's designed to get all there is out of an '88, probably it'll fry a '34.