Bag End 400 A Infra 18 Sub Amp

Hi I am Christos Spanoudes , 71 YOLD , electronics engineer, building DIY since i was able to solder, designed / built / serviced mainly PSU and audio gear but also control circuits , 40 years under name of CVRC ELECTRONICS , retired , now electronics is just for fun and hobby.

my question
following a relative thread on this forum :


I have an amp that output devices Originally were 2SA1302 / 2SC3281 ( BAG END 400A )

Found a good direct replacement for the output devices possibly to be MJL1302/MLJ3281

The output driver transistors were 2SC3907 and 2SA1516, and i found equivalent to be possibly 2SA1943/2SC5200,
but could one use the MJL1302/MLJ3281 ( TO264 ) or even the smaller case NJW3281/NLW1302 ( for same case ) ,
as drivers to the MJL1302/MLJ3281 ?

because the MJL1302/MLJ3281 and 2SA1943/2SC5200 have spec almost same between them , except for case and max power etc.
and the MJL1302/MLJ3281 will be more robust if they will work ok .Unless there would be a catch .

Any response welcome to start in this super nice / useful ( I found ) forum.