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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JKMV12" data-source="post: 56429" data-attributes="member: 2019">ya, i'm thinking about getting some 6550's (either Ruby or Svetlana) when the 6V6's finally give out.  I'm just worried they will be overkill for what i need.  Can anyone comment on how much louder 6550's are compared to 6V6's?? I know they will be louder b/c they are higher wattage (about 80, right?), but how much louder?  Is it a huge difference, or could i still get away with using them in a bedroom practice situation?  Let me put this in perspective: with the 1087 level at 11 o'clock, i can't get the master past noon without noise complaints from my parents.  If i get 6550's, would i still be able to keep it within reasonable levels, but still have decent tone?  Would i be getting enough out of them to justify getting them, or would 6L6's be more practical?  Thanks, John.</blockquote>