Single-ended pentode vs Push-pull triode

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What are the differences in sound, generally speaking, between a single-ended pentode amp and a push-pull triode counterpart using the same tube, say, KT88, assuming both are well executed?

I like the sound of my push-pull triode KT88 (previously EI KT90), but always wonder what will be the outcome if I had used a single ended KT88 - I probably love to have the latter in triode had it not been for its power limitations.

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Topic - Single-ended pentode vs Push-pull triode - ianm0 23:49:14 03/29/14 (7)

RE: Single-ended pentode vs Push-pull triode - RGA 17:31:27 04/03/14 (1)

RE: Single-ended pentode vs Push-pull triode - ianm0 17:54:57 04/03/14 (0)

Why keep the comparison with one tube type ? - Interstage Tranny 15:50:21 03/30/14 (0)

RE: Single-ended pentode vs Push-pull triode - Caucasian Blackplate 09:59:56 03/30/14 (0)

RE: Single-ended pentode vs Push-pull triode - SETdude 05:03:14 03/30/14 (2)

RE: Single-ended pentode vs Push-pull triode - charles1dad 19:01:37 03/31/14 (1)

RE: Single-ended pentode vs Push-pull triode - SETdude 04:38:07 04/01/14 (0)

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