Tube type vs Wattage


I've had a couple 30-50 watt tube amps with KT88's or 6550's. Would I give up anything in the bass department with a higher powered el34?

Is it incorrect to compare wattage or transformer quality to bass delivery in a certain type or tube?

Thanks
bjesien

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Thanks for the knowledge guys! To give a little more information I currently have a pair of Verity Taminos (89db 8-6.4)that I've had paired with an AX7e and VSi-55.

The 50 watt VSi-55 drove these with great authority so I think I'd like to stay with at least 50 watts and definitely tubes. Looking for that organic 3D sound with more transparency than the VSi-55 and Tamino combination. I once had a Mastersound amp in this same setup and it sounded like the players were in the room. It was a 300B and all but the bass was extremely satisfying. I guess this is why I got to thinking about different tubes, but from what some of you are saying it might be more the qualities of the amp too.

I've owned and heard many speakers in the 2-4k used range want to stick with these. Perhaps an Avatar or maybe going for separates at some point?

Jj2468, I found the stock Svetlana 6550's to be more linear than the Tung-Sol in the Vsi-55.
...why did you give up the Mastersound?

The amp was the 24 watt 300BPSE, very nice, solid build, awesome detail, etc, etc. It was loaned to me by an audio friend that was on an extended trip.

Like I said the only thing I missed with this amp was the control over the bottom end. I started listening exclusively to acoustic and jazz because it sounded so great. If it made me listen to my whole collection I would save my money and be done for a while.

Casouza, seems like you know what I am looking for. I read the review on the Ref 110 a few minutes ago and it sounds perfect. Just about 4k out of my used price range. I'll check out the others you have mentioned. It might come down to saving some $$$ and waiting a while.

Thanks for the input!