sweep tubes and audio application?


I am asking the members of the Gon what plus and minus are there with using sweep tubes {TV Tubes} in the designing of amps and preamps in audio today. I have been told they are cheaper tv tubes and last longer. I like to know if they are best at sound reproduction or just smoke and mirrors? And are their any members using them with success.I thank you all for answers to my questions
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Mcintosh Mc-3500 & mi-350 use the 6lq6 6mj6 sweep tube. Kirkus is correct about the transformer winding ratio's as the Mc-3500's have three separate transformers one of them being a very complicated winding configuration with only one company capable of winding this transformer.

Also 6lq6 tubes are costing around 40.00 a pop and you will need 16 for a pair of these 350 watt amps.

On the positive side these amps are one of the best sounding amps ever and will take on any S/S amp with comparable output